What is another word for contradicts?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒntɹədˈɪkts] (IPA)

The word "contradicts" refers to a situation in which two statements or ideas are opposing each other. There are several synonyms that can be used instead of "contradicts". For instance, the word "disagrees" can be used to express a situation where two statements or ideas are not in conformity with each other. Similarly, the word "opposes" can be used when one statement or idea is standing against or in resistance to the other. Other synonyms for "contradicts" include "challenges", "denies", "negates", "rebuts", "refutes", "opposes", and "counters". Each of these words can be used in different contexts to express opposition between two statements, ideas, or concepts.

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Usage examples for Contradicts

I told of the exploit to members of the Parker party, who took the same course in 1912. Mr. Parker now contradicts his former statement by saying, 'The north-east ridge is the only feasible ridge, and whoever goes up will follow in my footsteps.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
Finally, this battle contradicts the position in which we find David before and afterwards with regard to the Philistines.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
There is evidence in these negatives of the telescope having moved, or, perhaps, followed irregularly, during the exposure of the plates, and this renders the dealing with the negatives very difficult; moreover, it contradicts the theory set forth by Commander Ashe in respect to a certain terrace-like formation in the prominences, and also the rapid shooting out of a certain prominence.
"Canadian Eclipse Party 1869"
Commander E. D. Ashe

Famous quotes with Contradicts

  • My background is basically scientific math. My Dad was a physicist, so I have it in my blood somewhere. Scientific method is very important to me. I think anything that contradicts it is probably not true.
    John Astin
  • The new rage is to say that the government is the cause of all our problems, and if only we had no government, we'd have no problems. I can tell you, that contradicts evidence, history, and common sense.
    William J. Clinton
  • Your senses are reeling all the time. Finally you find something to write and the very next day you go out and see something else which totally contradicts what you've written and every conclusion you've come to.
    Charles Dance
  • We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.
    Friedrich Durrenmatt
  • If the truth contradicts deeply held beliefs, that is too bad.
    Hans Eysenck

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