Cross-purposes

Synonyms for "cross-purposes" (39 found)

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Closest matches (8)

antagonism antipathy antithesisbad bloodcollision competition conflict confrontation

Strong matches (12)

contradiction contradistinction contraindication contraposition contrariety contrast difference difficulty disaccord disagreement discrepancy disparity

Related words (19)

dissension division enmity friction hostility inconsistency misunderstanding obstinacy odds opposition perversity polarity polarization recalcitrance repugnance rivalry showdown variance vying

Sample sentences

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Tom, I think we're talking at cross-purposes.

Source: tatoeba (7136111)

I danced; and so till 12 at night, and to supper, and then to cross-purposes, mighty merry; and then to bed - my eyes being sore.

Source: wiktionary

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