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Be at cross-purposes

Synonyms for "be at cross-purposes" (37 found)

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Informal (6)

Noun, verb, slang(4 words)

break clash jar jostle

Adj, name, noun, prep, verb, slang(1 words)

Verb, slang(1 words)

General use (31)

Adj, adv, name, noun, verb(2 words)

counter traverse

Noun, verb(13 words)

dissent protest object conflict vary jangle counterbalance resist disaccord counteract differ counterpose mismatch

Adj, adv, noun, verb(1 words)

Verb(13 words)

set off oppose contradict collide negate controvert disagree run against withstand countervail take issue with go against oppugn

contrast with hear a different drummer

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