contraction, n. astriction, constriction, [stricture], syncopation, condensation.
contradict, v. [gainsay], controvert, impugn, [dispute], [contravene].
contradiction, n. gainsaying, [opposition], [contrariety], antagonism, paradox, [inconsistency].
contradictory, a. [inconsistent], irreconcilable, paradoxical, [opposing], contradicting.
contrariety, n. antagonism, [repugnance], [disagreement], [inconsistency], [opposition].
contrary, a. [opposite], adverse, [counter], opposed; [repugnant], incompatible, [contradictory], retroactive, [antagonistic], [conflicting], [abhorrent], [inconsistent]; [perverse], [wayward], [refractory], [headstrong], intractable.
contrast, n. [comparison]; [opposition], antithesis, dissimilitude, [unlikeness].
contravene, v. [thwart], [oppose], counteract countervail; [violate], [transgress].
contravention, n. thwarting, [opposition], [counteraction], [violation], [transgression].
contrite, a. [penitent], [repentant], [sorrowful]. Antonyms: [impenitent], obdurate.