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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contradictions

“The whole framework is full of contradictions: On the one hand the BOJ is buying bonds, pushing long-term rates down, while the Ministry of Finance is intervening to strengthen the yen,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

The committee's chair Debbie Abrahams said the government needs a unified strategy on youth employment to tackle these contradictions.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Sitting judges arguably have the best informed perspective on this Supreme Court: They must apply its jurisprudence, reconcile its contradictions, and confront the real-world effects of its rulings.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

Harris’ address at the site of the Declaration’s signing does not shy away from America’s contradictions.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

These apparent contradictions express themselves in everything that he does, down to his elocution.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz