- present tense form of contradict (3rd person singular).
contradicts
Example Sentences
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He says he has ‘evidence that directly contradicts those baseless claims.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Sarwar had said he would stick around as leader to steady the ship, but his swift exit contradicts that position and is a source of controversy for some.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
It sounds like Justice Alito’s opinion contradicts the reality on the ground.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
This contradicts the seemingly common-sense notion that making information more widely accessible would lead to more efficient markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
“What you’re saying contradicts what I see and hear every day in my company,” said Ziegfried, a tall, bald-headed German who worked as senior manager for a large German electronics company in Johannesburg.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
