CONFRONTATION

confrontation

(noun) a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

confrontation, opposition

(noun) the act of hostile groups opposing each other; “the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”; “the invaders encountered stiff opposition”

confrontation, encounter, showdown, face-off

(noun) a hostile disagreement face-to-face

confrontation

(noun) discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

confrontation

(noun) a bold challenge

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

confrontation (countable and uncountable, plural confrontations)

The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.

A conflict between armed forces.

Source: Wiktionary


Con`fron*ta"tion, n. [LL. confrontatio.]

Definition: Act of confronting. H. Swinburne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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