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Contradict vs Baffle - What's the difference?

contradict | baffle | Related terms |

Contradict is a related term of baffle.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between contradict and baffle

is that contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while baffle is (obsolete) to hoodwink or deceive (someone).

As verbs the difference between contradict and baffle

is that contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while baffle is (obsolete) to publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.

As a noun baffle is

a device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.

Contradict vs Retort - What's the difference?

contradict | retort |


As verbs the difference between contradict and retort

is that contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while retort is to say something sharp or witty in answer to a remark or accusation or retort can be to heat in a retort.

As a noun retort is

a sharp or witty reply, or one which turns an argument against its originator; a comeback or retort can be (chemistry) a flask with a rounded base and a long neck that is bent down and tapered, used to heat a liquid for distillation.

Contradict vs Nullify - What's the difference?

contradict | nullify | Related terms |

Contradict is a related term of nullify.


As verbs the difference between contradict and nullify

is that contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while nullify is (legal) to make legally invalid.

Contradict vs Thwart - What's the difference?

contradict | thwart | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between contradict and thwart

is that contradict is to speak against; to forbid while thwart is to move across or counter to; to cross.

As a noun thwart is

a brace, perpendicular to the keel, that helps maintain the beam (breadth) of a marine vessel against external water pressure and that may serve to support the rail.

As an adjective thwart is

situated or placed across something else; transverse; oblique.

As an adverb thwart is

obliquely; transversely; athwart.

Contradict vs Converse - What's the difference?

contradict | converse |


In obsolete terms the difference between contradict and converse

is that contradict is to speak against; to forbid while converse is to have knowledge of (a thing), from long intercourse or study.

As a noun converse is

(noun_discourse) Familiar discourse; free interchange of thoughts or views; conversation; chat.

As an adjective converse is

opposite; reversed in order or relation; reciprocal.

Contradict vs Defeat - What's the difference?

contradict | defeat | Related terms |

Contradict is a related term of defeat.


As verbs the difference between contradict and defeat

is that contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid while defeat is to overcome in battle or contest.

As a noun defeat is

the act of defeating or being defeated.

Predict vs Contradict - What's the difference?

predict | contradict |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between predict and contradict

is that predict is (obsolete) a prediction while contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid.

As verbs the difference between predict and contradict

is that predict is to make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power while contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid.

As a noun predict

is (obsolete) a prediction.

Contradict vs Dissent - What's the difference?

contradict | dissent |


In obsolete terms the difference between contradict and dissent

is that contradict is to speak against; to forbid while dissent is to be different; to have contrary characteristics.

As a noun dissent is

disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion.

Reject vs Contradict - What's the difference?

reject | contradict |


As verbs the difference between reject and contradict

is that reject is to refuse to accept while contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid.

As a noun reject

is something that is rejected.

Differentiate vs Contradict - What's the difference?

differentiate | contradict |


As verbs the difference between differentiate and contradict

is that differentiate is to show, or be the distinction between two things while contradict is (obsolete) to speak against; to forbid.

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