CONTRADICTS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

contradicts

verb

present tense third-person singular of contradict

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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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 This approach contradicts all the principles of the scientific community. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026 To advance his argument, Le Batard disregarded the substantial evidence that contradicts it. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Their testimony directly contradicts what the governor’s office has been saying for over a year – as well as statements officers provided to the Inspector General’s Office investigators in January. — Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 The order contradicts state law, which requires that judges livestream proceedings such as trials, hearings and sentencings. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Identify one behavior, policy or decision that contradicts each one. — Jonathan Brierre, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The reasoning is to avoid the perception of impropriety that could come from making a ruling that contradicts what viewers are seeing on television. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The Democratic candidates won at the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, where a judges’ panel found that the FCC public notice contradicts the plain language of US law that limits the discount to individual candidates. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026 Critics say its removal contradicts the program’s founding mission and longstanding curatorial principles. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicts

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The Mad King, however, refutes the legitimacy of any kind of prophecy, even going so far to reject the notion of destiny.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Speaking with the Courant, Moscowitz refutes that there was ever a formal meeting involving him or his investigators and Isa Abdus-Sabur.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of refutes

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Investigators are examining possible links to Iran, Russia or militant groups, but have not determined whether a foreign state was involved; Tehran denies involvement.

— Alastair Grant, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Rodríguez's administration denies the country is jailing dissidents.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of denies

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Salvage what creates value, discard what evidence rejects and rebuild around the problem that remains.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Slemmer’s mother, May Slemmer Martinez, supports Pike’s execution and rejects the suggestion that Pike’s age or traumatic upbringing should spare her.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026