contretemps |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an awkward clash | |
| Examples: | "he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman" |
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| Related terms: | brush | |
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contrite contriteness Contreras contribute counterexample controversy contredanse contractile contrastive contrariety contracture contract contrive contrast contraceptive contractable contrasty contralto contraception contrived contriver controversial contralateral contorted |
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