Nomen

der Widerspruch

Translation

contradiction, objection, dissent

Seine Aussage steht im Widerspruch zu den Fakten.

His statement contradicts the facts.

Ich muss hier Widerspruch einlegen.

I have to raise an objection here.

Das ist ein Widerspruch in sich.

That is a contradiction in terms.

im Widerspruch zu sth.dat stehen to be in contradiction to sth. His words are in contradiction to his actions.

Widerspruch einlegen ((gegen+4)) to raise an objection (against sth.) An objection was raised against the verdict.

Synonyms: Einwand (objection), Gegensatz (contrast); Antonyms: Zustimmung (agreement), Übereinstimmung (accord)

From 'wider' (against) + 'Spruch' (saying, utterance). Literally an 'against-saying'.

Imagine someone giving a 'saying' ('Spruch') that goes 'against' ('wider') what was just said.