confrontation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a bold challenge
  2. noun discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
  3. noun a hostile disagreement face-to-face
    showdown; face-off; encounter.
  4. noun the act of hostile groups opposing each other
    opposition.
    • the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions
    • the invaders encountered stiff opposition
  5. noun a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

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