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Contradictory
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contradição, incoerência
a statement that directly opposes another statement, making both unable to be true at the same time
contradictory
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contraditório, incompatível
(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical
Example
His promises were contradictory to his past behavior.
The witness gave contradictory statements about the events of the night.
Providing more people with insurance while also reducing the benefits covered is a contradictory approach to healthcare reform.
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contraditório
expressing or involving statements or ideas that cannot be true or false at the same time
Example
Her actions and behaviors are contradictory to her statement that she wants to reduce food waste, as she continues to throw away large amounts of food.
The witness made contradictory statements during her testimony, first saying she saw the suspect at 6 pm and later claiming it was 9 pm.
The defendant provided contradictory alibis, initially saying he was home with his wife but later claiming he was out at a bar with friends.
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