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
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2
as in denied
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicted
The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
However, days after the lawsuit came out, his accuser went on NBC and revealed details that contradicted what was said in her lawsuit.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Calls for the collective action that is necessary to combat climate change and manage the emergence of new technologies were contradicted by the industrial policy embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act and a web of export and investment controls designed to contain China.
—Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
However, an October oversight report contradicted that point, noting that people held at the county’s largest jail still report they are sometimes forced to sleep on floors due to lack of space.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has doubled down on claims she was assaulted after witnesses contradicted her account, claiming the suspect merely shook her hand and asked her to support the rights of transgender people.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
That announcement appeared to be contradicted by Sheinbaum.
—Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
The former president has denied authorizing extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug crusade, but some of his public statements have contradicted his denials.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
However, days after the lawsuit came out, his accuser went on NBC and revealed details that contradicted what was said in her lawsuit.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Calls for the collective action that is necessary to combat climate change and manage the emergence of new technologies were contradicted by the industrial policy embedded in the Inflation Reduction Act and a web of export and investment controls designed to contain China.
—Ben Rhodes, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2024
However, an October oversight report contradicted that point, noting that people held at the county’s largest jail still report they are sometimes forced to sleep on floors due to lack of space.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace has doubled down on claims she was assaulted after witnesses contradicted her account, claiming the suspect merely shook her hand and asked her to support the rights of transgender people.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
That announcement appeared to be contradicted by Sheinbaum.
—Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
The former president has denied authorizing extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug crusade, but some of his public statements have contradicted his denials.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicted
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There are competing stories that the Los Angeles Angels offered Kim a five-year, $28 million guarantee, but Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register has refuted that report.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The White House, through White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates, refuted many of the claims the Journal made, insisting that Biden would meet often with his Cabinet members and their teams.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In a statement to PEOPLE on Saturday, April 12, Combs' legal team denied the allegations leveled by Manzaro.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The insurance company denied wrongdoing and has appealed.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Contradicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicted. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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