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to contradict
01
(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
Transitive: to contradict evidence or statements
02
to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
03
to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
contradict
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contradiction
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contradiction
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contradictory
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contradictory
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Example
His account of the incident contradicts the version provided by other witnesses.
The data from the study contradicted the initial hypothesis proposed by the researchers.
The witness's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.
Her actions contradict her professed beliefs about environmental conservation.
Can you please clarify why your statement contradicts the information provided in the report?
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