counterevidence
- a word derived from evidence.
Example Sentences
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Other scientists point to a mountain of counterevidence showing that facial movements during emotions vary too widely to be universal beacons of emotional meaning.
From Scientific American • Apr. 27, 2022
We may find “reasons” to disbelieve the counterevidence, or we may interpret the so-called facts that don’t conform to our theory as yet more evidence for the idea we’re maintaining itself.
From Slate • Jan. 11, 2021
"Mr. Berenson plays down counterevidence — even when it is firsthand or expert."
From Fox News • Jul. 22, 2020
And because there was basically no counterevidence, it demanded a certain attention.
From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2020
A fair-minded examination of the counterevidence can then occupy as much space as it needs, because its bulk will reflect its importance within that section.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
