confrontation (Meaning)
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of confrontation
Synonyms:
- debate
- grapple
- controversy
- disputation
- collision
- discord
- dissention
- friction
- disagreement
- quarrel
- argument
- dispute
- horse race
- nail-biter
- dissension
- sweepstakes
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
confrontation Sentence Examples
- 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.
- A peaceful resolution is always preferred over a confrontation in such delicate situations.
- The confrontation between the protesters and the police led to several arrests.
- Tensions rose as the confrontation between the two nations reached a critical point.
- The family intervention turned into an emotional confrontation as old wounds resurfaced.
- The confrontation between the teacher and the unruly student disrupted the entire class.
- 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
warfare, struggle, duel, competition, conflict,rivalry, battle, contention, war, face-off
harmony,peace, harmony, peace,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.
