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CONTRADICTING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word contradicting. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word contradicting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONTRADICTING

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clashing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• sharply and harshly discordant

conflicting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

contradictory
adjectiveadj
noun

• two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

adjective satellite

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

• that confounds or contradicts or confuses

• in disagreement

• unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

contrasting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• strikingly different; tending to contrast

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

dissenting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

incompatible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not compatible

• used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other's effect

• not suitable to your tastes or needs

• incapable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification

adjective satellite

• of words so related that one contrasts with the other

• not easy to combine harmoniously

• not compatible with other facts

• not in keeping with what is correct or proper

• used especially of solids or solutions; incapable of blending into a stable homogeneous mixture

inconsistent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• displaying a lack of consistency

adjective satellite

• not capable of being made consistent or harmonious

• not in agreement

opposing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

negating
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

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

Best Hypernyms For CONTRADICTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contradicting, 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

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