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Synonyms of contradict

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Another word for contradict is deny. Other synonyms of contradict are gainsay, controvert and question.

Synonyms and similar words for contradict

verbMore synonyms

  • contraveneTo deny the truth of something.
  • disconfirmTo establish the falsity of a claim or belief; to show or to tend to show that a theory or hypothesis is not valid.
  • denyTo assert that something is not true.
  • dispute
  • question
  • gainsayTo say something in contradiction to.
  • refute
  • controvertTo argue against (something or someone); to contradict, to deny.
  • withspeakTo speak against; contradict.

Meaning of contradict

  1. verb To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
  2. verb To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.
  3. verb To be contrary to (something).

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Questions about synonyms of contradict

What is another word for contradict?
Contradict has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deny, gainsay, controvert and question.
What does contradict mean?
Contradict means to deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).

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