DISAGREE (WITH) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

disagree (with)

verb

Definition of disagree (with)

as in to contradict

to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another) she disagreed with me when I said that the jacket was dark blue

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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
MacDonald’s views contradict how many biblical scholars have traditionally viewed the creation of the New Testament.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

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