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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The motion also argues that the letter contradicts what witnesses testified during the trial about the timeline of when Thompson reported her concerns about the medication log.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
The phone then stayed in the area for about an hour, contradicting Smith's testimony to police.

— News Editor, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

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