noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
rebellion; revolt; going against
Refers to the act of defying authority, orders, or expectations; often used in political or organizational contexts.
彼の行動は会社の方針に背反している。
His actions go against company policy.
Policies that go against the will of the people won't last long.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
contradiction; inconsistency; antinomy
Used for logical or factual contradictions; often appears in formal or academic writing.
彼の説明には背反する点がいくつかある。
There are several contradictory points in his explanation.
二つの証言が背反している。
The two testimonies contradict each other.