confrontation Synonyms

confrontation Meaning

Wordnet

confrontation (n)

a bold challenge

discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

a hostile disagreement face-to-face

the act of hostile groups opposing each other

a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

confrontation Sentence Examples

  1. The heated confrontation between the two rival gangs escalated quickly into violence.
  2. The political debate turned into a tense confrontation between the opposing candidates.
  3. Sarah avoided any confrontation with her neighbor over the loud music late at night.
  4. The CEO's decision sparked a confrontation between the management and the employees.
  5. A peaceful resolution is always preferred over a confrontation in such delicate situations.
  6. The confrontation between the protesters and the police led to several arrests.
  7. Tensions rose as the confrontation between the two nations reached a critical point.
  8. The family intervention turned into an emotional confrontation as old wounds resurfaced.
  9. The confrontation between the teacher and the unruly student disrupted the entire class.
  10. It's essential to remain calm and composed during a confrontation to prevent further escalation.

FAQs About the word confrontation

a bold challenge, discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions, a hostile disagreement face-to-face, the act of hostile groups opposing each other, a foc

competition, struggle, battle, conflict,rivalry, warfare, contention, war, duel, clash

peace,peace, harmony, harmony,concord, concord,

The heated confrontation between the two rival gangs escalated quickly into violence.

The political debate turned into a tense confrontation between the opposing candidates.

Sarah avoided any confrontation with her neighbor over the loud music late at night.

The CEO's decision sparked a confrontation between the management and the employees.