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Noun Concept
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cross-purpose
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A contrary aim WordNet 3.0
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A contrary aim WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A contrary or conflicting purpose or understanding, especially an unintentional or misconceived one. Wiktionary
Contrary purpose or understanding. Wiktionary (translation)
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At cross-purposes WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
We are working at cross-purposes here, if you're trying to reduce the count and I'm trying to increase it. Wiktionary
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purpose
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cross-purpose
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cross-purpose

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