disagree (with)

as in to contradict
to make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another) she disagreed with me when I said that the jacket was dark blue

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contradict
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  • Reversing the recommendation for vaccinating healthy pregnant women thus contradicts the new framework described by the FDA.
    Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
  • Though police initially believed her, forensic evidence and cellphone records contradicted her claims, and in 2022, Sherri admitted the entire abduction had been staged.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 May 2025
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“Disagree (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disagree%20%28with%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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