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contradicting

Contradicting (noun) means the act of saying something that opposes or conflicts with another statement. Example: “His constant contradicting of the teacher got him sent to the office.”

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The act of saying something that opposes or conflicts with another statement.
"His constant contradicting of the teacher got him sent to the office."

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In plain EnglishThe act of arguing against or clashing with what someone else says.

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contradictings plural

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What does “contradicting” mean?

The word “contradicting” means the act of saying something that opposes or conflicts with another statement. In plain terms, the act of arguing against or clashing with what someone else says.

How do you use “contradicting” in a sentence?

Here is “contradicting” used in a sentence: “His constant contradicting of the teacher got him sent to the office.”

What part of speech is “contradicting”?

“Contradicting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of contradicting?

"contradicting" (noun) means the act of saying something that opposes or conflicts with another statement.

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