Widerspruch
contradiction/objection
A masculine noun (der Widerspruch) meaning 'contradiction' or 'objection', also a legal term for appeal.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Widerspruch | die Widerspruche | /ˈviːdɐʃpʁʊx/ |
Example Sentences
Das steht im Widerspruch zu seinen Aussagen.
That contradicts his statements.
Sie hat Widerspruch eingelegt.
She filed an objection.
Es gibt keinen Widerspruch zwischen den Ergebnissen.
There is no contradiction between the results.
Compound Words
Widerspruchsrecht (das) — right of objection
Common Mistakes
Wrong collocation: 'einen Widerspruch machen'
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