noun
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."
How to use contradicting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of arguing against or clashing with what someone else says.
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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.
