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

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

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

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.