⚔️Confrontation

noun
/ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition
A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

Example Sentences

The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.

The protest led to a confrontation with the police.

Synonyms

conflict, clash, dispute, face-off, encounter
Entry 1
conflict, clash, dispute, face-off
Entry 2
clash, conflict, dispute, encounter

Antonyms

agreement, cooperation, harmony, peace
Entry 1
agreement, cooperation, harmony, peace
Entry 2
agreement, peace

Collocations

avoid confrontation, violent confrontation, direct confrontation, confrontation with authority
Entry 1
avoid confrontation, violent confrontation, direct confrontation
Entry 2
violent confrontation, direct confrontation, confrontation with authority

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