Meaning & use
contradiction
A statement, idea, or situation that is opposite to or inconsistent with another.
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There's a clear contradiction between what he promised and what he actually did.
The witness's testimony contained several contradictions that weakened the case.
A note on using this word
"A contradiction in terms" describes a phrase that seems to contain two conflicting ideas, such as "a small crowd."
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