contradicts

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

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contradicts

Dr. Jan Schönig at Göttingen University's Geoscience Center explains: "Finding this change from hot to cold subduction was unexpected as this contradicts our current thermal models of subduction zones."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Despite Tuchel's remarks, his latest squad for the fixtures against Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia rather contradicts any thoughts of a havoc-rich approach.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

What’s absolutely fascinating, and totally on-brand, is how Marsh contradicts, criticizes and updates himself between the various books.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

This contradicts Judge Crenshaw’s conclusion, as he found that email communications between McGuire and the DOJ suggested there was some level of coordination between the two.

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2026

Class contradicts their assumptions about the American dream, equal opportunity, and the reasons for their own successes and even failures.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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