Contretemps and Fuss

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Contretemps noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.

Usage example: there was a bit of a contretemps over the seating arrangements for the upcoming wedding

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Fuss and contretemps are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fuss" instead a noun "Contretemps".

Fuss noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

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Contretemps and fuss are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contretemps" instead a noun "Fuss".

Nearby Words: fussy, fussed, fussily, fussing

royal contretemps

royal fuss

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