English dictionary

confrontation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a bold challenge

noun.communication

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discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

noun.communication

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a hostile disagreement face-to-face

noun.communication

Synonyms encounter face-off showdown

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the act of hostile groups opposing each other

noun.act

Examples
The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions.

Synonyms opposition

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a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

noun.act

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Act of confronting.

noun

Source: webster1913