contradict
verb (used with object)
to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
had contradicted
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past perfectof contradict.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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For years, I wished my aunt had contradicted my elementary school classmate’s claim to me.
From Slate ● Sep. 13, 2024
Judge Hixson said, however, that the case against Mr Toledo was "not airtight", and that some witnesses had contradicted themselves while giving evidence, which would raise issues with a trial in Peru.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2021
The judge accepted the explanation, deeming Magan a credible witness despite Stahl’s objections the detective had contradicted himself.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2020
Guatemala's Foreign Secretary, Carlos Raul Morales, who also met with Kelly, suggested that the Homeland Security chief had contradicted his recent directives on that point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2017
I looked about for him, to see if he had contradicted his own theory.
From The Little Pilgrim: Further Experiences. Stories of the Seen and the Unseen. by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)
