Answer: contradicted

AnswerCrossword Clue
CONTRADICTEDGainsaid.
CONTRADICTEDGainsaid
contradictedCONTRADICT, to assert the contrary of
contradictedBe in conflict with
contradictedAssert the opposite of a statement made by (someone)
contradictedDeny the truth of (a statement), esp. by asserting the opposite