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CONTRADICTS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Contradicts.

Contradicts - as a verb

Be in contradiction with

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belie7negate7

Deny the truth of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contravene15negate7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differ13disagree10dissent8take issue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be resistant to

Example: "The board opposed his motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
controvert15oppose10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebut7refute9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prove negative; show to be false

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negate7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demonstrate14establish14prove10shew10show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His actions contradicts his words."
"The new evidence contradicts the previous theory."
"The witness's testimony contradicts the defendant's alibi."
"The study contradicts popular belief."
"Her behavior contradicts her usual persona."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRADICTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contradicts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRADICTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONTRADICTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contradicts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRADICTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONTRADICTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contradicts is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRADICTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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