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contretemps

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  1. 1. n. An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarrassing; a hitch. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. an awkward clash Source: wordnet
  3. 3. An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune or embarassing; a hitch. In this unhappy contretemps. De Quincey. Source: webster
  4. 4. An unexpected and untoward accident; something inopportune orembarassing; a hitch.In this unhappy contretemps. De Quincey. Source: adambom

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accidenthitchinopportunesomethingunexpecteduntowardunhappyawkwardclashembarrassing

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contracontra dansecontra-chargescontra-indicationscontrabandcontrabandismcontrabandistcontrabasscontrabassocontrabassooncontraceptioncontraceptionscontraceptivecontraceptive device

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