contradicting

Definitions

Asserting the opposite of a statement made by someone.

Being in conflict with or inconsistent with something else.

Examples

The witness was caught contradicting her own testimony during the cross-examination.

He kept contradicting himself, which made it difficult for the jury to believe his story.

Synonyms

opposing conflicting denying gainsaying disputing countering clashing

Antonyms

agreeing confirming supporting corroborating verifying concurring affirming