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An opinion to contradict loudly (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

belief

'an opinion' is the definition.
(an opinion is a personal belief)

'contradict loudly' is the wordplay.
'contradict' becomes 'belie' (synonyms).
'loudly' becomes 'f' (short for forte - 'loud' in music).
'belie'+'f'='BELIEF'

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for belief that I've seen before include "Religious conviction" , "Persuasion" , "Faith, doctrine" , "Faith, credence" , "Conviction, faith" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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