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contradict

[kon-truh-dikt] / ˌkɒn trəˈdɪkt /
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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This would appear to contradict directly the statements made during a cabinet meeting held Thursday in which Bessent said “the U.S. oil market is well-supplied.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

But the documents appear to contradict Lyons’ testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

"This decision is disappointing to me because it seems to contradict the spirit of the Games," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

It’s easy to see why McLaughlin believed she could undermine or contradict her agency’s official position in court without consequence.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Lizzie’s said all along that Willa is alive, and I’ve done nothing but contradict her.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin