contradict

Verbs

(v) be in contradiction with belie, negate,
(v) deny the truth of contravene, negate,
(v) be resistant to
- The board opposed his motion
controvert, oppose,
(v) prove negative; show to be false negate,

Synonyms

belie negate contravene controvert oppose

Antonyms

affirm confirm corroborate substantiate support sustain

Words of close approximity

contradiction contradiction in terms contradictorily contradictoriness contradictory