contradiction
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
1.
contradicción, antítesis
a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another
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His actions were in direct contradiction to his stated beliefs.
Sus acciones estaban en directa contradicción con sus creencias declaradas.
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There's a clear contradiction between what he says and what he does.
Hay una clara contradicción entre lo que dice y lo que hace.
2.
contradicción, refutación
the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else that has been said
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He issued a strong contradiction to the rumors.
Él emitió una fuerte contradicción a los rumores.
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Her testimony was a direct contradiction of the previous witness.
Su testimonio fue una contradicción directa del testigo anterior.