contradiction

Definition

  • noun: the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else
  • noun: act or an instance of 'contradicting'
  • synonyms: gainsaying, inconsistency

Examples

  • I think I can say 'without fear of contradiction' [=I can say with absolute certainty] that this year has been very successful for our company.

  • No one was surprised by the defendant's 'contradiction' of the plaintiff's accusations.

  • There is a 'contradiction' between what he said yesterday and what he said today.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) you to accept. But I did not choose. I was chosen. Whatever. I don't doubt that you believe that. but it seems that you're... overlooking a contradiction. Meaning what? Glad you asked. If you were chosen... that is, by a higher... power... (..)
    1995 Se7en