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
None of this contradicts the reasonable half of the reform impulse.
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Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The president obfuscates or lies; the press contradicts him; the Pentagon’s own investigators find against him; senators of both parties demand answers; and the polls turn against the war.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
This decision contradicts scientific evidence and ignores the reality that women — particularly Black women — bear a disproportionate burden of obesity and its complications.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Worse, the Administration’s account directly contradicts a Supreme Court decision.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Nam said the chat log evidence contradicts that.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
But the search data strongly contradicts the idea that human beings are only interested in looking after themselves.
—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
Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The president obfuscates or lies; the press contradicts him; the Pentagon’s own investigators find against him; senators of both parties demand answers; and the polls turn against the war.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026
But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
This decision contradicts scientific evidence and ignores the reality that women — particularly Black women — bear a disproportionate burden of obesity and its complications.
—Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Worse, the Administration’s account directly contradicts a Supreme Court decision.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Nam said the chat log evidence contradicts that.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026
But the search data strongly contradicts the idea that human beings are only interested in looking after themselves.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicts
Verb
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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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He has not been charged with a crime and denies any wrongdoing.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Combs denies all misconduct claims.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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By the time a debt collector calls or a lender rejects your loan, an identity thief may have been using your information for months.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Pamela, a servant, rejects the advances of her wealthy employer and thereby induces him to marry her.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Contradicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradicts. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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