1
as in refutes
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 denies
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
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Recent Examples of contradicts
But the search data strongly contradicts the idea that human beings are only interested in looking after themselves.
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Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Police said Tate admitted minimal involvement in that robbery, but video evidence contradicts that.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The footage, which ProPublica and FRONTLINE have reviewed, contradicts the claims that the men had interfered with the agents.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran directly contradicts the national security strategy his administration released in November 2025.
—Jeffrey Taliaferro, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
Video evidence contradicts that.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Voters will thus be asked to hand the human writers of the show nominations in a manner that contradicts of the very thesis of the show (or at least the show within a show).
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Simon Rogers, CNBC, 6 May 2026
In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Police said Tate admitted minimal involvement in that robbery, but video evidence contradicts that.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The footage, which ProPublica and FRONTLINE have reviewed, contradicts the claims that the men had interfered with the agents.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
Trump’s decision to wage war against Iran directly contradicts the national security strategy his administration released in November 2025.
—Jeffrey Taliaferro, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
Video evidence contradicts that.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Voters will thus be asked to hand the human writers of the show nominations in a manner that contradicts of the very thesis of the show (or at least the show within a show).
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicts
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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, saying in surveys and government oversight reports that the practice routinely delays or denies care.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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He was also sued for battery, emotional distress, and fraud in April and accused of inflicting physical, emotional, and psychological damage by 18-year-old influencer Alorah Ziva, which Peters denies.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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Apparently, if eBay’s board rejects the offer, Cohen is reportedly willing to take it directly to shareholders.—
Josh Brown and Sean Russo,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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If the Supreme Court rejects the administration’s argument, Venezuelans, Haitians, and other TPS beneficiaries could use it to continue arguing for their protections in court.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Contradicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicts. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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