Definition of confrontation

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  • confrontation is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • confrontation is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
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Definition of confrontation

  • the act of hostile groups opposing each other (noun)

    Examples

    1. the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions

    Synonyms

    1. opposition
  • a hostile disagreement face-to-face (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. encounter
    2. face-off
    3. showdown
  • a bold challenge (noun)
  • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison (noun)
  • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions (noun)

See definition of confrontation in Merriam Webster