Word of the Day

con·tra·dict

1. To assert or express the opposite of (a statement).
2. To deny the statement of.
3. To be contrary to; be inconsistent with.

Example

• The President contradicts himself when speaking of gun control and calling for his machine gun.

Sources

• Dispatch Online — President honours five slain struggle heroes
• Mail & Guardian Online — Zuma concerned by number of guns in SA
• The Free Dictionary — contradict

col·lab·o·rate

1. To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.
2. To cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one’s country.

Examples

• Helen Zille will collaborate with the ad hoc committee.
• The honorable members deny collaborating with the enemy.

Sources

• IOL – Zille to spill beans on ANC leaks
• The Free Dictionary — collaborate