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contradict
verb as in be at variance with
Strong matches
buck, challenge, confront, controvert, counteract, cross, dare, disclaim, dispute, gainsay, impugn, negative, oppose, traverse
Weak matches
call in question, disaffirm, fly in the face of, have bone to pick, refuse to accept, take on, thumbs-down
Example Sentences
Not sure if that validates or contradicts your thesis, but it’s worth mentioning.
“Unless there’s something that materially contradicts that pricing, it’s going to be difficult for markets to move substantially,” said Gennadiy Goldberg, head of U.S. rates strategy at TD Securities.
Carney’s policy reversals are striking because they contradict almost a decade of his climate advocacy, Scott said.
It has rescinded official guidance that said schools had to provide language help and other services for students who are learning English, contradicting long-established federal law.
However, a leadership aide for Johnson contradicted the statement later in the day, saying it was “customary practice” to swear in newly elected representatives when Congress is in session.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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