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contradiction

/kənˈtrædɪkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does contradiction mean?

noun

A statement that contradicts itself or another statement, or a situation in which two or more things are opposite or incompatible. A disagreement or conflict between two or more people or ideas.

Example

"The politician's statement was a clear contradiction of his previous promise."

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