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contradictor

[/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktər/]
nounmasculinepl: contradictors
contraditário
1. A person who contradicts or argues against something; one who denies or opposes a statement or claim
The contradictor challenged every point made in the debate.
O contraditário questionou cada ponto feito no debate.
2. In logic and rhetoric, a person or argument that presents a logical opposition
The contradictor's evidence undermined the original hypothesis.
A evidência do contraditário enfraqueceu a hipótese original.
3. In legal contexts, an opposing party or adversary in a dispute
The contradictor filed a counter-argument with the court.
O contraditário apresentou uma contra-argumentação ao tribunal.
Synonyms
opponentdisputantadversaryobjectordenier
Antonyms
supporterproponentallyagreer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contraditório
More commonly used in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
contraditório
Formal term used primarily in legal discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

contradict in terms
stand in contradiction to
be at loggerheads with
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