confrontation

/,kɔnfrʌn'teiʃn/
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confrontation

The two leaders had a tense confrontation across the negotiation table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties: A "confrontation" is a direct, often angry, face-to-face disagreement or conflict.
    • The act of confronting or being confronted: It can refer to the act of facing a difficult situation, challenge, or person directly.
    • A focused comparison or juxtaposition: In a more formal or analytical context, it can mean bringing two things together for careful comparison or contrast.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The heated confrontation between the two politicians was broadcast on live TV.
    • She avoided a direct confrontation with her boss over the issue.
    • The book provides a confrontation of two different philosophical theories.
Advanced Usage
  • "To bring someone into confrontation with": To cause someone to face or oppose someone or something.
    • His actions brought him into direct confrontation with the law.
  • "A confrontation/clash of wills": A situation where two equally determined people or groups oppose each other.
    • The negotiation turned into a confrontation of wills.
Variants and Related Words
  • Confront (verb): To face someone or something in a hostile or argumentative way, or to deal with a difficult situation.
    • You must confront your fears.
  • Confrontational (adjective): Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive, hostile, or argumentative way.
    • He has a very confrontational style of management.
Synonyms
  • Clash: A violent confrontation or disagreement.
  • Showdown: A final, decisive confrontation or test.
  • Encounter: A meeting, especially one that is unexpected or involves conflict.
  • Face-off: A direct confrontation between two opponents.
Related Phrases
  • Head-on confrontation: A very direct and aggressive conflict without avoidance.
    • The two companies are heading for a head-on confrontation in the market.
Related Idioms
  • A confrontation is brewing/looming: A conflict is developing and is likely to happen soon.
    • Tensions are high, and a confrontation is brewing between the two departments.
confrontation

The two leaders had a tense confrontation across the negotiation table.

Noun
  1. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
  2. the act of hostile groups opposing each other
    • the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions
    • the invaders encountered stiff opposition
  3. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
  4. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
  5. a bold challenge

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