Cross-purpose
Cross-purpose noun - A contrary aim.
Contention and cross-purpose are semantically related. in dispute topic. In some cases you can use "Contention" instead a noun phrase "Cross-purpose".
Contention
Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.
Cross-purpose and contention are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Cross-purpose" with "Contention", this terms are similar.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- hostility and cross-purpose
- hostility and contention
- conflict and cross-purpose
- conflict and contention
- argument and cross-purpose
- argument and contention
- opposition and cross-purpose
- opposition and contention
- difference and cross-purpose
- difference and contention
- friction and cross-purpose
- friction and contention
- fight and cross-purpose
- fight and contention
Cite this Source
Contention and Cross-purpose. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross-purpose/contention
Cross-purpose & Contention. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross-purpose/contention>.
Contention or Cross-purpose. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross-purpose/contention.
