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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Earlier, Grok had contradicted itself while sharing information about the deadly flash floods that killed at least 130 people in Texas this month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
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
The man had contradicted his surroundings in London—now he contradicted his surroundings here.
From The Call of the Blood by Orson Lowell
