contradict

Definition for contradict

verb as in be at variance with

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belie, contravene, counter, deny, differ, disprove, negate, repudiate

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buck, challenge, confront, controvert, counteract, cross, dare, disclaim, dispute, gainsay, impugn, negative, oppose, traverse

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call in question, disaffirm, fly in the face of, have bone to pick, refuse to accept, take on, thumbs-down

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This, though, is far from the only way that the Hegseths live that seems to contradict their rigid Christian right ideology.

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These records directly contradict the claim that she treated the properties as her primary residence.

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Swift's lawyer asserted on Friday that she has "no material role" in the case and did not agree to be deposed, contradicting what Baldoni's team claimed.

From BBC

Leavitt consistently contradicts reality with ease — it’s a skill that would cause mental collapse in a person with a conscience.

From Salon

While detained, he noticed authorities had branded the interrogation area as a pseudo-mental wellness safe space — messaging that contradicted the reality of his experience.

From Los Angeles Times

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