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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Witnesses also contradicted Davis’ story during the trial, KXNET reported.
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Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Though police initially believed her, forensic evidence and cellphone records contradicted her claims, and in 2022, Sherri admitted the entire abduction had been staged.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 May 2025
Witnesses also contradicted Davis’ story during the trial, KXNET reported.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Some of the video footage appeared to contradict Kemp's account of the events in question.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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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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