contradicts
Says the opposite
Contradicts means to assert the opposite of what someone has said, or to be inconsistent with something: The witness's testimony contradicts the defendant's alibi.
Evidence contradicts a theory when it conflicts with predictions.
People contradict themselves when they say things that can't both be true.
To contradict someone directly is to tell them they're wrong.
Proves something false
- deniesDeclares something untrue
- rebutsDisproves or contradicts
- countersSurfaces, talliers, or chips
- opposesActs in resistance
challenges · contests · rejects · negates · invalidates · discredits · repudiates · disavows
Seemingly absurd truth
- discrepancyDifference between expected and actual
- incongruityLack of harmony
- anomalyDeparture from the expected
- mismatchIncompatible combination
variance · divergence · dissonance · incoherence · discordance · deviation · irregularity · conflict
Formal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- disputationFormal argumentative exchange
cross-examination · counterpoint · counterclaim · rejoinder · retort · denial · disclaimer · dissent
refutes
Proves something false
opposes · challenges · contests · rejects · negates · invalidates · discredits · repudiates · disavows · dissents
paradox
Seemingly absurd truth
- discrepancyDifference between expected and actual
- incongruityLack of harmony
- anomalyDeparture from the expected
mismatch · variance · divergence · dissonance · incoherence · discordance · deviation · irregularity · conflict · clash
rebuttal
Formal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- objectionExpression of disapproval
disputation · cross-examination · counterpoint · counterclaim · rejoinder · retort · denial · disclaimer · dissent · protestation
contradictsconfirms
Establishes as fact
corroborates · agrees with · verifies · validates · substantiates
- contradiction in termsPhrase with incompatible elements
- logical contradictionMutually exclusive claims combined
- proof by contradictionDisprove by assuming converse
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