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contretemps

/'k/A/ntr/@/,t/A/N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. an awkward clash

    noun.act

    Examples
    He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

contravenercontraventioncontraversioncontrayervacontrecoupcontredansecontributablecontributarycontributecontributingcontributioncontributional

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