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CONTRADICTED Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word contradicted. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word contradicted. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTRADICTED

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disputed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• subject to disagreement and debate

opposed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being in opposition or having an opponent

challenged
adjectiveadj
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

countered
verbv
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

denied
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

gainsaid
verbv
verb

• take exception to

negated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• prove negative; show to be false

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

rebutted
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

refuted
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

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

belie
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• represent falsely

contravene
verbv
verb

• go against, as of rules and laws

• deny the truth of

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

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.

Best Hypernyms For CONTRADICTED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contradicted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
demonstrate depart deviate differ disagree dissent diverge establish prove rebut refute shew show vary
Phrases (1)
take issue

Alternatives for DISPUTED

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