Widerspruch

contradiction/objection

Plural: die Widersprüche/ˈviːdɐʃpʁʊx/

A masculine noun (der Widerspruch) meaning 'contradiction' or 'objection', also a legal term for appeal.

Article	Plural	Pronunciation
der Widerspruch	die Widersprüche	/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.

Widerspruchsrecht (das) — right of objection

Wrong collocation: 'einen Widerspruch machen'

✅ Correct: 'Widerspruch einlegen/erheben'

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