contradiction (con-tra-dic-tion)

Definition


noun.
the act of contradicting or the condition of being contradicted; a condition in which two things are in opposition to each other; inconsistency

Example Sentence

The senator issued a contradiction to the story.

Synonyms

disagreement; discrepancy; inconsistency

Antonyms

agreement; affirmation; confirmation

Rhymes

  • diction
  • fiction
  • friction

  • addiction
  • affliction
  • constriction
  • conviction
  • depiction
  • eviction
  • infliction
  • nonfiction
  • prediction
  • restriction

  • benediction
  • contradiction
  • crucifixion
  • dereliction
  • interdiction
  • jurisdiction