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contradiction

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/

noun

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A statement or situation that is opposite to or conflicts with another, making both unable to be true simultaneously.

  • There's a contradiction between what he says and what he does.
  • The witness's testimony was full of contradictions.
  • It's a contradiction to say you support freedom while restricting people's rights.
  • The economist noted a fundamental contradiction between promoting infinite growth and operating within finite planetary resource boundaries.
  • Literary critics identified a deliberate contradiction in the protagonist's behavior that reflects broader themes of identity and social pressure.
  • The survey data revealed an apparent contradiction, with respondents expressing environmental concern yet engaging in high-consumption behaviors regularly.