Words Like CONTRADICTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to CONTRADICTION.

6 Alternative Words Similar to contradiction

1 Oppositeness Noun      Synonym Words Like Oppositeness
2 Opposition Noun      Synonym Words Like Opposition
3 Gainsaying Noun      Synonym Words Like Gainsaying
4 Dialectic Noun      Hyponym
5 Paradox Noun      Hyponym
6 Antinomy Noun      Hyponym

10 definitions of contradiction

1 An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; contrary declaration; gainsaying.
2 Direct opposition or repugnancy; inconsistency; incongruity or contrariety; one who, or that which, is inconsistent.
3 opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
4 the speech act of contradicting someone
5 (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
6 The act of contradicting.
7 The state of being contradicted.
8 A denial.
9 Inconsistency; discrepancy.
10 Something that contains contradictory elements.
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