This is the 3750th most frequent Dutch word.
tegenspraak
Contradiction or opposition.
In this sentence, 'tegenspraak' is used to mean contradiction, indicating the absence of conflicting statements in the story.
Er was geen enkele tegenspraak in het verhaal van de getuige.
There was no contradiction in the witness's story.
Here, 'tegenspraak' refers to objection or refusal, showing acceptance without opposition.
Hij accepteerde de opmerkingen zonder tegenspraak.
He accepted the comments without argument.
In this sentence, 'tegenspraak' implies debate or disagreement, emphasizing its role in a democratic process.