contradict a statement
Frequency: 5.52.0 per million words
to say the opposite of a statement, implying it is wrong
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Examples (10)
- The evidence presented seemed to contradict his earlier statement.
- She tried to contradict his statement, but couldn't find any proof.
- Are you trying to contradict my statement in front of everyone?
- His actions often contradict his public statements about honesty.
- The new findings directly contradict the previous scientific statement.
- No one dared to contradict the general's statement during the briefing.
- If you have facts that contradict my statement, please present them.
- The witness's testimony appeared to contradict the defendant's initial statement.
- He was advised not to contradict his own statement in court.
- It's difficult to contradict such a well-reasoned statement.