contradiction

/kɑntrʌdˈɪkʃʌn/

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Noun
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
Noun
(logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave'' is a contradiction"
Noun
the speech act of contradicting someone; "he spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction"