contradict

1 to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another) no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me Synonyms of contradict disagree (with), gainsay Words Related to contradict challenge, contest, dispute, question; confute, rebut, refute; cross, fight, oppose, resist Near Antonyms of contradict confirm, corroborate, substantiate, verify; attest, authenticate, avouch, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness Antonyms of contradict agree (with), concur (with)

2 to declare not to be true his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier Synonyms of contradict deny, disaffirm, disallow, disavow, disclaim, disconfirm, disown, gainsay, negate, negative, refute, reject, repudiateWords Related to contradict traverse; challenge, confute, disprove, rebut; disagree (with), disputeNear Antonyms of contradict accept, adopt, embrace, espouse; affirm, announce, assert, aver, claim, declare, maintain, profess, submit; authenticate, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verifyAntonyms of contradict acknowledge, admit, allow, avow, concede, confirm, own