CONTRADICT Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word contradict. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONTRADICT
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negate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • prove negative; show to be false • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of | ||||||||
controvert | verbv | |||||||
verb • be resistant to • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||||
deny | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare untrue; contradict • refuse to accept or believe • refuse to grant, as of a petition or request • refuse to let have • deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit • refuse to recognize or acknowledge | ||||||||
dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||||
gainsay | verbv | |||||||
verb • take exception to | ||||||||
oppose | verbv | |||||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||||
challenge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a demanding or stimulating situation • a call to engage in a contest or fight • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification verb • take exception to • issue a challenge to • ask for identification • raise a formal objection in a court of law | ||||||||
conflict | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
counter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted • game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers • a person who counts things • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) • a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot • a return punch (especially by a boxer) adverb • in the opposite direction adjective satellite • indicating opposition or resistance verb • speak in response • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | ||||||||
differ | verbv | |||||||
verb • be different • be of different opinions | ||||||||
rebut | verbv | |||||||
verb • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||||
belie | verbv | |||||||
verb • be in contradiction with • represent falsely | ||||||||
contravene | verbv | |||||||
verb • go against, as of rules and laws • deny the truth of | ||||||||
question | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||||
refute | verbv | |||||||
verb • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||||
disconfirm | verbv | |||||||
verb • To establish the falsity of a claim or belief; to show or to tend to show that a theory or hypothesis is not valid. |