Definition Synonyms
Definition of confrontation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hostile encounteract of facing someone in hostility or defiance
- The confrontation between the two groups escalated quickly..
2.
armed clashTECH. conflict between armed forces or groupsTECH.
- The confrontation lasted several hours with no clear winner.
3.
hostile situationTECH. situation of hostility without open warfareTECH.
- The confrontation between the countries remained tense but peaceful.
4.
ideas clashclash of ideas or opinions
- The meeting ended in a confrontation over the new policy.
Origin of confrontation
Latin, confrontare (to face)
Terms with confrontation included in their meaning
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conflict
occasion of physical combat or confrontation
violent confrontation
fight in which participants use knives
conflict
engage in a physical confrontation
prepare mentally
prepare or strengthen for a challenge or confrontation
confrontation
be presented or confronted with something
conflict
fight or confrontation
unprepared confrontation
enter a challenge without enough preparation or proper tools
confrontation
forced to confront a difficult situation
military
withdrawal from combat or confrontation
confrontation
confront someone with determination or bravery
confrontation
confront each other directly
confrontation
face or confront a challenge
confrontation
challenge someone by confronting them verbally or invading their space
confrontation
confront someone to settle a conflict
conflict
with direct confrontation
confrontation
confronted by or dealing with
conflict
actively seek confrontation or conflict with others
confrontation
make eye contact to confront someone
confrontation
make direct eye contact to confront someone
confrontation
approach someone in a confrontational manner
fighting
prepare for a fight or confrontation
preparation
get ready for a fight or confrontation
preparation
prepare for a challenge or confrontation
preparation
prepare for confrontation or competition
Examples of confrontation in a sentence
The confrontation left both parties visibly shaken. A confrontation erupted between the rival gangs. The confrontation at the border escalated quickly. The confrontation at the meeting led to heated debates. A confrontation with the neighbor was inevitable over the noise. Their confrontation on climate change was intense.
A confrontation arose during the debate on education.
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- French:confrontation, conflit, ...
- German:Konfrontation, Auseinandersetzung, ...
- Italian:scontro, confronto armato, ...
- Spanish:enfrentamiento, conflicto, ...
- Portuguese:confronto, confrontação, ...
- Chinese:对抗, 对峙, ...
- Japanese:対立, 紛争, ...
- Arabic:مُوَاجَهَة, صِدَام, ...
- Hebrew:עִימוּת, עִימוּת מְזוּיּן, ...
- Russian:столкновение, конфронтация, ...
- Ukrainian:зіткнення, конфронтація, ...
- Hindi:टकराव, विवाद, ...
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