contradiction
noun
the act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition.
contradictions
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pluralof contradiction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Therefore, it is up to us to do the internal work of untangling these contradictions.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Both men deny intentionally ever taking performance-enhancing drugs, but away from that issue their showdown is wrapped in the contradictions that define modern boxing.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
If your profile says you studied computer science in one place and art history in another, that inconsistency stands out, and these models are good at catching contradictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But it turned out to be a weak case, one that falls apart under the weight of its own contradictions, omissions, and leaps of illogic.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
In 1992, Bolton’s grandson Dennis McAuliffe Jr., an editor at the Washington Post, had investigated her death after discovering numerous contradictions and lies in the official account.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
