Definition of Contretemps

1. Noun. An awkward clash. "He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman"

Generic synonyms: Brush, Clash, Encounter, Skirmish
Language type: Plural, Plural Form

Definition of Contretemps

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

Definition of Contretemps

1. Noun. An unforeseen, inopportune, or embarrassing event; a hitch ¹

2. Noun. (fencing) An ill-timed pass. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Contretemps

1. [n CONTRETEMPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contretemps

contraventions
contraversial
contraversion
contraversions
contraversive
contrayerva
contrayervas
contrecoup
contrecoup injury of brain
contrecoups
contredanse
contredanses
contree
contrees
contretemps (current term)
contribs
contributable
contribute
contributed
contributer
contributers
contributes
contributing
contributing(a)
contribution
contributional
contributions
contributive
contributively

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