contradicted (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪd/

Definition

Stated the opposite of what someone else has said, or acted in a way that is inconsistent with a previous statement or fact.

Examples

• The senator contradicted his earlier promise by voting for the tax increase.

• Her actions directly contradicted her words, leaving everyone confused about her true intentions.

• The new evidence contradicted the original theory, forcing the scientists to start their research over.

How to Use contradicted

contradict someone (collocation)

to state that a person is wrong — "It is considered rude to contradict your elders in public."

contradict oneself (idiom)

to say two things that cannot both be true — "He began to contradict himself when the police asked for more details."

Synonyms of contradicted

Words with a similar meaning to contradicted:

• denied
• disputed
• refuted
• gainsaid

Antonyms of contradicted

Words with the opposite meaning to contradicted:

• confirmed
• corroborated

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