contradiction

矛盾、不一致

There is a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.

他说的话和他的行为之间有明显的矛盾。

反驳、否认

She accepted the criticism without a word of contradiction.

她接受了批评，没有一句反驳。

对立、冲突正式

The policy exposed the contradictions within the party.

这项政策暴露了党内的对立。

自相矛盾的说法

A cheap luxury hotel sounds like a contradiction in terms.

便宜的豪华饭店听起来就是自相矛盾的说法。