[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.Synonyms: dispute , controvert , impugn , gainsay Antonyms: support", "to speak contrary to the assertions of:to contradict oneself.Synonyms: dispute , controvert , impugn , gainsay", "(of an action or event) to imply a denial of:His way of life contradicts his stated principles.", "Obsolete.to speak or declare against; oppose."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to utter a contrary statement."]}]