contradictions

NOUN

variance to something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflict difference disagreement discrepancy dispute inconsistency

STRONG

confutation contravention defiance denial dissension incongruity negation opposite opposition

WEAK

bucking gainsaying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement concurrence consistency harmony likeness peace sameness similarity

STRONG

approval

WEAK

OK acceptance concession confirmation corroboration reconcilement verification

Example Sentences

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Dramatists are more cognizant than ever of the sociopolitical import of these contradictions and they’ve been chronicling the way this historically freighted baggage emerges in the drama of everyday life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

But put them together and contradictions appear – especially when it comes to black holes, dark matter, dark energy and the origins of the cosmos.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

The contradictions are getting harder to paper over, as evidenced by Alex Clark’s mess of a speech.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Those contradictions certainly haven't stopped Musk from amassing a fortune.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Nevertheless, with one of those startling contradictions so common in mythology, she kept the Greek Fleet from sailing to Troy until they sacrificed a maiden to her.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton