Synonyms of contradicts

contradicts

verb

present tense third-person singular of contradict

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutes
• disagrees (with)
• resists
• challenges
• gainsays
• questions
• opposes
• disputes
• contests
• rebuts
• confutes
• crosses
• fights

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agrees (with)
• confirms
• concurs (with)
• corroborates
• verifies
• substantiates
• witnesses
• attests
• certifies
• testifies (to)
• authenticates
• vouches (for)
• avouches

2

as in denies

to declare not to be true

his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denies
• refutes
• rejects
• disavows
• negates
• disallows
• disclaims
• repudiates
• disowns
• disconfirms
• disproves
• disaffirms
• gainsays
• traverses
• rebuts
• negatives
• challenges
• disagrees (with)
• confutes
• disputes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirms
• owns
• acknowledges
• allows
• admits
• concedes
• accepts
• adopts
• embraces
• asserts
• claims
• maintains
• affirms
• declares
• announces
• submits
• avows
• professes
• espouses
• corroborates
• avers
• validates
• verifies
• substantiates
• authenticates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contradicts

This directly contradicts another German newspaper report, this one from Bild, that claimed the brand’s first EV could be on the chopping block. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

The glossy futurism of the material contradicts the apartment’s otherwise nostalgic details (in Nuriev’s case, standing beneath an Orthodox icon of Saint Alexander). — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Pirro’s legal filing dismissing the felony destruction of property case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn contradicts the president’s assertions. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Wasserman Schultz said Rodriguez Caglianone’s account directly contradicts what officials at the detention facilities have told her. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

That contradicts what many publishers have been saying, though most publishers are of course wary of sharing too many proprietary numbers publicly. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026

As a result, his art directly contradicts that, offering a broader personal experience and following themes of aging, time, and memory. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 July 2026

The stigma surrounding romance contradicts its enduring popularity as one of publishing’s most successful genres. — Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Fuoco also argued that the idea contradicts the city’s Vision Zero plan, which aims to create safer streets, particularly for kids to walk and bike to school. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026