Contradiction

Meaning

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency

a statement or situation that is opposed to another, inconsistency

Example Sentences

There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

Her actions are in clear contradiction to her words.

Synonyms

inconsistency, conflict, opposition, paradox

Entry 1

inconsistency, conflict, opposition, paradox

Entry 2

inconsistency, opposition, conflict, paradox

Antonyms

consistency, agreement, harmony, accord

Entry 1

consistency, agreement, harmony, accord

Entry 2

agreement, harmony, consistency

Collocations

direct contradiction, logical contradiction, contradiction in terms, apparent contradiction, internal contradiction

Entry 1

direct contradiction, logical contradiction, contradiction in terms

Entry 2

direct contradiction, apparent contradiction, internal contradiction