Synonyms of contradicted

contradicted

verb

past tense of contradict

1

as in refuted

to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)

no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuted
• questioned
• disagreed (with)
• challenged
• resisted
• gainsaid
• contested
• disputed
• opposed
• rebutted
• fought
• confuted
• crossed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreed (with)
• confirmed
• concurred (with)
• corroborated
• verified
• substantiated
• testified (to)
• witnessed
• attested
• certified
• authenticated
• vouched (for)
• avouched

2

as in denied

to declare not to be true

his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denied
• refuted
• rejected
• disavowed
• disallowed
• disowned
• disclaimed
• repudiated
• negated
• gainsaid
• disconfirmed
• disaffirmed
• disproved
• traversed
• negatived
• rebutted
• challenged
• disputed
• disagreed (with)
• confuted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmed
• admitted
• owned
• acknowledged
• allowed
• adopted
• accepted
• conceded
• submitted
• claimed
• affirmed
• declared
• announced
• maintained
• embraced
• asserted
• avowed
• espoused
• verified
• averred
• professed
• corroborated
• validated
• substantiated
• authenticated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contradicted

Biggart demanded independence, hated being contradicted in public, and believed in rough discipline. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

But there was a problem—this hypothesis contradicted earlier studies of betel nut usage. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

Both groups also introduced details that contradicted information presented initially at similar rates. — Jennifer Talarico, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Those living near Ground Zero were repeatedly reassured by officials that the air was safe, despite internal data and residents’ experiences that contradicted their claims, according to the documents. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Ashby said a legislative counsel review contradicted that claim. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

But court filings, video evidence and investigators later contradicted key parts of that account, according to CBS News. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

Castro initially claimed under oath that Sosa-Celis attacked him, but surveillance footage contradicted his claim. — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

Notable Gillian Zucker, Clippers team president, was also penalized for her role as a witness whose report contradicted physical evidence, highlighting the broad scope of the NBA’s punishments following the investigation, The Athletic reported. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026