contradicting

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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Contradicting Herndon, the author offers a persuasive portrait of a loving, mutually supportive marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Contradicting Gertz Manero was the Warrior Searchers of Jalisco group, which said it had found “irrefutable evidence” of human remains, including skull, femur, hip and dental fragments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

Contradicting words or phrases used in the same sentence doesn’t always make sense to people.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022

Contradicting guidelines may have contributed to Russia’s low vaccination rate, said Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva, leader of the Alliance of Doctors union.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2021

"Contradicting each other, Joseph!" she exclaimed, lifting her hands in blank amazement.

From Miss or Mrs? by Collins, Wilkie