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To deny the truth of; to state the opposite of what is said; to disagree (verb)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “To deny the truth of; to state the opposite of what is said; to disagree (verb)”? The solution is CONTRADICT, a 10-letter word built on the root CONTRA (“opposite, against”). It appeared in the July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
CONTRADICT
CONTRA****CONTRAmeans “opposite, against”
In a sentence
Jeff considers it extremely rude to CONTRADICT either of his parents in public.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “To deny the truth of; to state the opposite of what is said; to disagree (verb)” has the answer CONTRADICT (10 letters), built on the root CONTRA, which means “opposite, against”. Browse the full July 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.