contradict
verb (used with object)
to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
has contradicted
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present perfectof contradict (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Genomic analysis has contradicted a high-profile finding about the origins of the first community spread of the new coronavirus in the United States.
From Nature ● Jul. 23, 2020
Cohen has denied ever heading to Prague, and no public evidence has contradicted that claim.
From Fox News ● Nov. 26, 2019
The Russian government has offered few details about last Thursday’s explosion at the Nenoska naval weapons range and in some cases has contradicted itself.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2019
And over many days of testimony in the legislature, no one has contradicted the administration’s explanations.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2019
It is true that Priest Conroy of New York, has contradicted in general terms the truth of the statement respecting himself, and his attempt to abduct Maria Monk from the Almshouse.
From Awful Disclosures Containing, Also, Many Incidents Never before Published by Monk, Maria
