tegenspraak — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backtalk noun (informal) Rude or argumentative replies given back to someone.
- contradiction noun A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
- lip noun Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
- objection noun A statement of disagreement or opposition, often with a reason attached.
- paradox noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
- variance noun A difference between what was expected and what actually happened.
Senses
tegenspraak is used for these senses in English:
- backtalk Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response.
- contradiction (countable, uncountable) The act of contradicting.
- contradiction in terms A phrase or expression in which the component words contradict one another, often unintentionally, or are claimed to do so when seen from a particular point of view.
- lip (slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
- objection The act of objecting.
- paradox (uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
- variance (law) A discrepancy between two legal documents.
contradiction — full definition
- noun A statement or idea that is inconsistent with another, or that clashes with itself.
- noun The act of contradicting.
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