become contradictory

[/bɪˈkʌm ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/]

verb phrase

tornar-se contraditório

1. to start being self-contradictory or inconsistent; to develop contradictory elements

His statements began to become contradictory as he tried to cover up the truth.

Suas declarações começaram a tornar-se contraditórias conforme tentava encobrir a verdade.

2. to undergo a transformation into a state of logical inconsistency

The government's policies became contradictory over time.

As políticas do governo tornaram-se contraditórias ao longo do tempo.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tornar-se contraditório

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

ficar contraditório

Colloquial alternative using 'ficar'

Rio de Janeiro

virar contraditório

Informal alternative using 'virar'

Portugal

tornar-se contraditório

Standard European Portuguese usage

contradict oneself

speak in contradictions

pull in opposite directions

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