Contradiction

[Lat. contradictio.] Act of contradicting; a gainsaying; opposition by words; denial; a contrary a ertion; as, a flat contradiction. "That tongue, Inspired with contradiction , durst oppose the gods."- Milton . -Inconsistency with itself; incongruity, or contrariety; repugnancy; as, his life is a contradiction . "Woman's at best a contradiction still." - Pope.