contradict

/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkt/

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkt/

to contradict

MAIN VERB

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time

synonyms : belie

deny the truth of

synonyms : contravene

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement

synonyms : negate

antonyms : confirm

be resistant to

synonyms : controvert

Examples

1. The scientist had to eat crow and revise their theory after new evidence contradicted their original findings.

2. Time and time again, cell phone videos contradict the official reports.

3. Also archaeological evidence contradicts the picture in Joshua.

4. The reality totally contradicted initial perceptions of this planet.