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 That is why the messaging contradicts itself. — Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 The co-worker whose behavior contradicts every value on the wall. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Brisk and amusing, Tomalin’s book contradicts such simplification. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 July 2026 The president obfuscates or lies; the press contradicts him; the Pentagon’s own investigators find against him; senators of both parties demand answers; and the polls turn against the war. — Bobby Ghosh, Time, 27 May 2026 For a pivotal scene in which Marji publicly contradicts her teacher’s claim about political prisoners, Satrapi withholds background detail entirely, save for a whisper of trees outside a window. — Hillary Chute, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Worse, the Administration’s account directly contradicts a Supreme Court decision. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 LaBarge’s narrative contradicts itself with great frequency and intentionality, calling attention to the fallibility of memory in the face of trauma. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026 But location data recovered from Brian Hooker’s electronic devices contradicts his early statements to investigators advising them where to look for his wife, the official said. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 27 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradicts

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There is extensive evidence — including Slack and WhatsApp messages, company documents, and witness testimony — that unequivocally refutes her claims.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The woman vehemently refutes those claims to ABC News, and claims Aaron knew about her personal history, including marital status.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of refutes

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The Compton native and former Pro Bowl player, married to ex-‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ cast member Annemarie Wiley, denies any physical altercation.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
But that’s not the case for a worker who sues an insurer that denies coverage for their health condition.

— Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of denies

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The final budget agreement rejects a call by Newsom to lower the asset limit to $2,000 now and instead lowers it to $21,000 in 2027-28 to be eligible for Medi-Cal.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Kenzie completely rejects Corbin’s because Corbin, having disrespected her, is now dead to her.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 30 June 2026