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contretemps vs clash

clash vs contretemps

contretemps and clash both are nouns.

contretemps is not a verb while clash is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contretemps Yes No No No
clash Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clash is a hypernym of contretemps; that is, clash is a word with a broader meaning than contretemps:
  • contretemps: an awkward clash
  • clash: a minor short-term fight
Other hypernyms of contretemps include brush, encounter, skirmish.
contretemps (noun) clash (noun)
an awkward clash a minor short-term fight
a loud resonant repeating noise
a state of conflict between persons
a state of conflict between colors
contretemps (verb) clash (verb)
disagree violently
crash together with violent impact
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
Difference between contretemps and clash

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