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con·tra·dict·ing | \ ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-tiŋ 
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\Definition of contradicting
: implying, causing, or being a contradiction : contradictory contradicting statements The detectives found contradicting evidence. … dramatically different interactions and effects (if any) on live cells and tissue that can result in contradicting conclusions. — Science
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The first known use of contradicting was in 1610
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