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cross-pur·pose

cross-purpose

pronunciation:: kraws puhr ps
phrases:: at cross purposes
features:: Word Combinations (noun)

part of speech:	noun
definition:	a purpose that opposes or conflicts with another.
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phrase:	at cross purposes

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