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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.