1
as in to refute
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another)
no matter what I say, you always have to contradict me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to deny
to declare not to be true
his account contradicted the story that they had gotten earlier
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of contradict
Its lawyers, however, stated in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that nonresident foreign nationals could have used third-party payment platforms to get around its safeguards and make donations — possibly contradicting the firm’s statements to Congress.
—
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Some of the new information ran counter to narratives his defense had told reporters or submitted to the court, but some also contradicted statements by the prosecution and the government.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The size of the layoff seems to contradict the optimism of the original announcement, but workforce reductions are not unusual following large acquisitions.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contradict
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Some of the new information ran counter to narratives his defense had told reporters or submitted to the court, but some also contradicted statements by the prosecution and the government.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
The size of the layoff seems to contradict the optimism of the original announcement, but workforce reductions are not unusual following large acquisitions.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for contradict
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradict
Verb
-
Trump refuted those accusations in a heated interview with 60 Minutes host Norah O’Donnell on Sunday.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Pavlovski refuted a claim made by a witness on Monday that McGee and Jenkins had struggled over the gun that was used to shoot Jenkins.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.—
Samantha Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
-
Agresta denied news reports about the sloths dying from the cold, instead pinning the cause on viral infections, Inside Climate News said.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Contradict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradict. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
