contradicted Definition
- 1denied the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite
- 2asserted the opposite of a statement made by (someone)
Using contradicted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contradicted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He contradicted his own statement during the cross-examination.
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The witness contradicted the defendant's testimony.
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Her story contradicts his version of events.
contradicted Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with contradicted
to say or do something that is inconsistent with something one has said or done before
Example
He contradicted himself when he said he was honest but then lied about his whereabouts.
to have statements or beliefs that are mutually exclusive or incompatible
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Their accounts of the incident contradicted each other, making it difficult to determine what really happened.
to be proven false or inaccurate by evidence or data
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His theory was contradicted by the facts presented in the research paper.
Summary: contradicted in Brief
To 'contradict' [ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪd] means to deny or assert the opposite of a statement made by someone. It can also mean to deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite. Examples include 'He contradicted his own statement during the cross-examination.' and 'Her story contradicts his version of events.' Phrases include 'contradict oneself,' 'contradict each other,' and 'be contradicted by the facts.'
