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English
noun
:
contretemps
1.
contretemps
(act)
an awkward clash
Samples
He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman.
Broader (hypernym)
brush
,
clash
,
encounter
,
skirmish
Domain usage
plural
,
plural form
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