contradiction
Definitions of contradiction
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a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statementsynonyms: négationtype of:déclarationa message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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opposition between two conflicting forces or ideassynonyms: négationtype of:oppositionthe relation between opposed entities
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(logic) a statement that is necessarily false
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