Contradiction
Contradiction noun - Someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another.
Usage example: a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction
Mystery and contradiction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mystery" instead a noun "Contradiction".
Mystery
Mystery noun - Something hard to understand or explain.
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Synonyms for Mystery
Contradiction and mystery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contradiction" instead a noun "Mystery".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Conviction by Contradiction: As a fan of mystery novels, Catherine is adamant the culprit can be caught by noticing inconsistencies and vagueness in her declarations.
Source: Film / 8 Women - Conviction by Contradiction: Carr specifically warns aspiring mystery writers about this kind of clue in his essay "The Greatest Game in the World." Of course, if you do what he advocates, having guilt depend on a series of clues rather than just one, you won't have that problem.
Source: Creator / John Dickson Carr
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