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  1. confrontation:


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Detailed Synonyms for confrontation in English

confrontation:

confrontation [the ~] noun

  1. the confrontation
    the confrontation
  2. the confrontation
    – a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison 1
    the confrontation
    – a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison 1
  3. the confrontation
    – the act of hostile groups opposing each other 1
    the opposition; the confrontation
    – the act of hostile groups opposing each other 1
    • opposition [the ~] noun
      • the invaders encountered stiff opposition1
    • confrontation [the ~] noun
      • the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions1
  4. the confrontation
    – a hostile disagreement face-to-face 1
    the encounter; the confrontation; the showdown; the face-off
    – a hostile disagreement face-to-face 1
  5. the confrontation
    – discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions 1
    the confrontation
    – discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions 1
  6. the confrontation
    – a bold challenge 1
    the confrontation
    – a bold challenge 1

Related Words for "confrontation":

  • confrontations

Alternate Synonyms for "confrontation":


Related Definitions for "confrontation":

  1. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison1
  2. the act of hostile groups opposing each other1
    • the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions1
  3. a hostile disagreement face-to-face1
  4. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions1
  5. a bold challenge1