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Contradiction

Verb / ˌkɑ:ntrʌˈdɪkʃʌn / Another word for contradiction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Contradiction means a combination of statements or ideas that are opposed to one another.

Synonyms & similar words

contradictioninterms inconsistency opposition discrepancy paradox conflict contrariety contradictoriness ambiguity dichotomy disaccord divergence incongruity incongruousness inconsistence mismatch dissonance antinomy contraposition contradistinction contravention

Synonyms by register

Formal

inconsistency incongruity paradox dichotomy

Informal

clash mismatch discrepancy conflict

Literary

antithesis juxtaposition

Antonyms

agreement accord harmony consistency congruence concordance uniformity

Common collocations

  • clear contradiction
  • direct contradiction
  • obvious contradiction
  • blatant contradiction
  • apparent contradiction
  • contradiction in terms
  • contradiction of evidence
  • resolve a contradiction

Word family

noun contradiction
verb contradict
adjective contradictory
adverb contradictorily

Usage note

A contradiction is a statement or situation that is the opposite of another statement or situation. It implies a logical inconsistency or a conflict between two things.

Example sentences

  1. There is a contradiction in your story.
  2. The contradiction in this argument is difficult to reconcile.
  3. The contradiction between your words and your actions is noticeable.
  4. There is a contradiction between the two reports.
  5. The contradiction in his statement was obvious.

Quotes

  • The contradiction is not simply between capitalism and socialism. It is between the logic of capital and the logic of life.
  • The greatest contradiction of the human being is to seek the truth and to evade it at the same time.
  • The contradiction is that the more democratic we get, the less we control.

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