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 beginning of recovery contraindicates it, unless for some local cause; for instance, an inflamed gland.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The increased blood pressure caused by caffein also contraindicates its use when there is hypertension.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

Aneurysm of the aorta must in all cases of dysphagia be excluded, for the dilated aorta may be the sole cause of the condition, and its presence contraindicates esophagoscopy because of the liability of rupture.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

This action on the kidney contraindicates the use of caffein in any form, except in rare instances, when there is acute or chronic nephritis.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)