confrontation

Noun

• a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

• the act of hostile groups opposing each other
  • the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions
    
  • the invaders encountered stiff opposition
    

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

• discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

• a bold challenge

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  opposition , encounter , showdown , face-off