contradiction of
Frequency: 6.99.1 per million words
Used to indicate that one statement contradicts another.
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Examples (10)
- That's a flat contradiction of what you just said.
- The witness's new testimony was a direct contradiction of their initial statement.
- The experimental results presented a clear contradiction of the prevailing theory.
- His lifestyle is a living contradiction of the principles he preaches.
- Her claim is a complete contradiction of the known facts.
- Isn't that a blatant contradiction of everything you stand for?
- His actions represent a fundamental contradiction of the promises he made.
- The new evidence was a startling contradiction of the official historical record.
- The company's new policy is a glaring contradiction of its previous commitments.
- His cheerful demeanor was a strange contradiction of the sad news he had just received.