contradict
verb (used with object)
to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
is contradicting
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present progressiveof contradict (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"It becomes very dark when religion is used to justify immoral behaviour... using religion to justify especially dropping bombs is contradicting what the faith is about," says Bishop Strickland.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
We all know that, in fact, Vance is not Trump’s anointed son, because Trump refuses the possibility of being replaced, and as a result, when he is not ignoring Vance, Trump is contradicting him.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2024
“This memo, filed years after the case ended, proves Andy is contradicting himself.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 31, 2019
And nothing is contradicting the basic direction of the theory.”
From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2015
Indeed, he states the cause of the error correctly, but does not see that he is contradicting himself in so doing.
From Folklore as an Historical Science by Gomme, George Laurence
