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contradicted

VERB

be at variance with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

belie contravene counter deny differ disprove negate repudiate

STRONG

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

admit agree allow approve consent permit prove

STRONG

aid assist go along help support

WEAK

OK accept concede confirm corroborate reconcile sign verify vouch

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles Police Department subsequently contradicted Fowlie’s statement, saying Downer’s case has not been reclassified.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He contradicted himself several times in speeches on Monday and Tuesday, sometimes within the same minute — and he did this over two crucial international crises.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Unaccustomed to being contradicted by soldiers, Issa spun around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is apologizing for his sharp criticism of a research paper that contradicted the White House’s messaging around tariffs.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Instead, I heard him sigh a little, then offer a brief passage from Baba Bathra that contradicted Danny’s explanation.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok