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contretemps - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'contretemps' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contretemps [ n.]
- An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch.

Meaning of 'contretemps' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . contretemps [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an awkward clash
Example in sentence:
  • he tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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