Synonyms for contradiction
ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk ʃən

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1. contradiction(noun)

   opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

   Synonyms:
   contradiction in terms

2. contradiction, contradiction in terms(noun)

   (logic) a statement that is necessarily false

   "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"

   Synonyms:
   contradiction in terms

3. contradiction(noun)

   the speech act of contradicting someone

   "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"

   Synonyms:
   contradiction in terms

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1. contradiction(noun)

   Synonyms:
   \u21D2\u21D0, \u203B, \u21AF, \u22A5, \u21AE

   Antonyms:
   tautology

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1. contradiction

   Synonyms:
   absurdity, demonstration, nonsense, paradox, sophism

   Antonyms:
   axiom, truism

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. contradiction

   Synonyms:
   repugnance, contrariety, inconsistency, incompatibility

   Antonyms:
   harmony, coincidence, concurrence, affirmation, proof, statement

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1. contradiction(n.)

   Synonyms:
   gainsaying, denial

2. contradiction(n.)

   Synonyms:
   opposition, contrariety, incongruity, antagonism, clashing

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1. List of paraphrases:

   inconsistency, discrepancy, conflict, paradox, contrast, contradictory, contrary, variance, contravention, incompatibility

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