Contradicted

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/

Contradicted (verb)

  1. To say something that is the opposite of what someone else has said.
  2. To show that a statement or idea is wrong or false.

Examples

  • The witness contradicted the previous statement during the trial.
  • She contradicted him during the debate, insisting her view was correct.

Common collocations: contradict a claim, contradict someone's words, strongly contradict, openly contradict

Synonyms of Contradicted

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contradicted

  • — To confirm means to establish the truth of something.
  • — To support means to uphold or reinforce a statement.