contradict
verb
con·tra·dict
ˌkän-trə-ˈdikt 
contradicted; contradicting; contradicts
1
: to assert the contrary of : take issue with
contradict a rumor
She contradicted her brother's account of what happened.
2
: to imply the opposite or a denial of
Your actions contradict your words.
The evidence contradicts his testimony.
Examples of contradict in a Sentence
He contradicted the charges of his critics.
My sister doesn't like being contradicted.
The mayor's actions in office contradicted the promises he made during the campaign.
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Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
His statement appeared to contradict earlier Defense Ministry tallies, which said 89 drones were shot down over eight regions, including 18 over Novgorod, later adding another 23.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
The comment seems to contradict his claims that Oasis would be on pause in the new year.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2025
Homicide detectives found evidence that contradicted Nicholas’ statement and arrested him.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for contradict
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“Contradict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contradict. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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contradict
verb
con·tra·dict
ˌkän-trə-ˈdikt
1
: to say the opposite of what someone else has said : deny the truth of
2
: to be opposed or contrary to : go against
your actions contradict your words
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