contradict
verb (used with object)
to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
contradicts
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present tense formof contradict (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This contradicts recent theories of some analysts that the capacity expansion by the likes of SK Hynix might lead to oversupply and lower prices.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
He says he has ‘evidence that directly contradicts those baseless claims.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
But a return to war also contradicts positions he has publicly taken against open-ended conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
It sounds like Justice Alito’s opinion contradicts the reality on the ground.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Mrs. van Daan, who always contradicts everyone, including Churchill and the news reports, is in complete agreement with Mr. Beaverbrook.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
