cross-purpose

Noun

Meaning

A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory.

A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

cross purpose

Synonyms

fight split debate argument controversy tension clash dissent discord spat squabble friction wrangle disunity

Hypernyms

design purpose aim intention intent

Examples

at cross-purposes Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cross-progression cross-promote cross-promotion cross-purposes cross-quantilogram cross-quarter day