glaring contradiction

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• contradiction — n. 1) an apparent; basic; glaring; inherent contradiction 2) a contradiction between; to 3) in contradiction with 4) (misc.) a contradiction in terms * * * [ˌkɒntrə dɪkʃ(ə)n] basic glaring inherent contradiction to (misc.) a contradiction in… …   Combinatory dictionary

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• glaring — adj. Glaring is used with these nouns: ↑contradiction, ↑discrepancy, ↑disparity, ↑error, ↑example, ↑exception, ↑fault, ↑gap, ↑inadequacy, ↑inconsistency, ↑loophole, ↑ …   Collocations dictionary

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