Confrontation

[,kɒnfrʌn'teɪʃn] or [,kɑnfrən'teʃən]

Definition

(noun.) a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison.

(noun.) the act of hostile groups opposing each other; 'the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions'; 'the invaders encountered stiff opposition'.

(noun.) a hostile disagreement face-to-face.

(noun.) discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions.

(noun.) a bold challenge.

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Definition

(n.) Act of confrontating.

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