English Dictionary
Definition of “confrontation”
confrontation (ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən
) or (archaic) confrontment (kɒnˈfrʌntmənt)
Definitions
noun
- the act or an instance of confronting
- a situation of mutual hostility between two powers or nations without open warfare
- a state of conflict between two antagonistic forces, creeds, or ideas etc
Alternative Forms
ˌconfronˈtational adjective
Synonyms
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conflict,
fight,
crisis,
contest,
set-to,
encounter,
showdown,
head-to-head,
face-off,
boilover,
Usage examples
He would be back and she couldn't keep fainting her way out of confrontation for ever.
Ruell, Patrick, The Only Game (1991)In tackling the first lesson with a new class, Sue Cowley stresses the need to avoid confrontation.
Spiked (2004)Yesterday, the militant confrontation with the police was more or less prevented.
Glasgow Herald (2001)I would actually drive off in my car or leave the house, anything to avoid a confrontation.
Claudia Hammond, EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005)
