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contradicting Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of contradicting?

The plural of contradicting is contradictings.

Phonetic codes: K AA0 N T R AH0 D IH1 K T IH0 NG

What Does Contradicting Mean?

As a verb, contradicting means present participle and gerund of contradict. As a noun, it means An act of contradiction.

Contradicting: Key Facts

Part of speech	verb, noun
Synonyms	controvert, deny and disconfirm
Plural	contradictings

Contradicting Definition (Verb)

present participle and gerund of contradict

Contradicting as a Noun

An act of contradiction.

Verb

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).
His testimony contradicts hers.
To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).
Everything he says contradicts me.
To be contrary to (something).
To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).
To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).
To speak against; to forbid.

Synonyms of Contradicting

controvert deny disconfirm dispute gainsay question refute

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Antonyms of Contradicting

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Contradicting in a Sentence

His testimony contradicts hers.

Everything he says contradicts me.

Word Forms & Grammar

contradicting

contradicting (plural contradictings)

Words That Rhyme With Contradicting

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Frequently Asked Questions About Contradicting

Is contradicting a verb or a noun?

Contradicting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for contradicting?

You can replace contradicting with words such as controvert, deny and disconfirm. See the full list of contradicting synonyms and antonyms.