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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
Examples
The witness 's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.
His account of the incident contradicts the version provided by other witnesses.
02
to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
Examples
The spokesperson contradicted the rumors by denying the allegations.
He contradicted her statement about the budget by presenting new figures.
03
to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
Examples
She contradicted his claim that the project was on schedule.
He contradicted the teacher ’s explanation, arguing that it was inaccurate.
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