The Clue
Contradicts (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DENIES
Tags
Notes
The answer DENIES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Contests
Contravenes
Disallows
Disavows
Gainsays
Impugns
Keeps from
Negates
Refuses to acknowledge
Takes issue with
Turns down
Says "No way!"
Definition
DENY as a verb:
1. declare untrue; contradict; "He denied the allegations"; "She denied that she had taken money"
2. refuse to accept or believe; "He denied his fatal illness"
3. refuse to grant, as of a petition or request; "The dean denied the students' request for more physics courses"; "the prisoners were denied the right to exercise for more than 2 hours a day"
4. (deny, refuse) = refuse to let have; "She denies me every pleasure"; "he denies her her weekly allowance"
5. (deny, abnegate) = deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"
6. (traverse, deny) = deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit
7. refuse to recognize or acknowledge; "Peter denied Jesus"