Confrontation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
- a hostile disagreement face-to-face (syn: encounter, showdown)
- the act of hostile groups opposing each other (syn: opposition)
Extra examples
There were several violent confrontations between rival gangs.
He would prefer not to have a confrontation with the authorities.
We want cooperation, not confrontation.
We seek to avoid military confrontation at all costs.
She had stayed in her room to avoid another confrontation.
Japan seemed unlikely to risk military confrontation with Russia.
Where his father liked to have sycophants, he likes to be with intellectuals. He likes confrontation.
His arbitrary decision led to a confrontation.
By midsummer both police and protesters were girding for confrontation.
It could have sparked a major confrontation.
He has not concealed his hard-line views, but has avoided coming into direct public confrontation with the party leadership.
There was a violent confrontation between rival supporters after the match.
Let's avoid a confrontation
Word forms
singular: confrontation
plural: confrontations
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