Question

Select the synonym for the following word from the options given below:

CONTRADICT

• A. Imitate
• B. Deny
• C. Refute
• D. Defy

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Refute

'Contradict' means to state the opposite of what someone else has said. E.g. He kept contradicting himself when we were arguing. 'Imitate' means to copy something. 'Deny' means to refuse. 'Refute' means to say or prove that a person or opinion is wrong. 'Defy' means to refuse to obey a person, law or situation.

Thus, option C is the correct synonym of the given word.