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contradiction Synonyms

Another word for contradiction

Choosing another word for contradiction depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another; a direct inconsistency or logical incompatibility.

Usage Example

"The investigator noticed a glaring inconsistency between the witness's initial statement and the security footage."

Strongest
inconsistency
discrepancy
Strong
incompatibility
incongruity
paradox
conflict
variance

• noun (Context 2)

The act of saying the opposite of what someone else has said, or of denying the truth of a statement.

Usage Example

"The professor welcomed thoughtful debate and did not mind polite denial from her students."

Strongest
denial
refutation
Strong
rebuttal
gainsaying
negation
disputation

Opposites of contradiction

The opposite of contradiction shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

confirmation
consistency
affirmation
agreement
corroboration
concurrence
harmony
congruence
See all opposites of contradiction

• Nearby Words

contractual
contractually
contradict
contradiction
contradictorily
contradictory
contraflow

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Contradiction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/contradiction
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