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confrontation
[ kon-fruhn-tey-shuhn, -fruhn- ]
noun
- an act of confronting.
- the state of being confronted.
- a meeting of persons face to face.
- an open conflict of opposing ideas, forces, etc.
- a bringing together of ideas, themes, etc., for comparison.
- Psychology. a technique used in group therapy, as in encounter groups, in which one is forced to recognize one's shortcomings and their possible consequences.
confrontation
/ kɒnˈfrʌntmənt; ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən /
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
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԴڰDzˈٲپDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·Dz·ڰDz·ٲ·پDz noun
- ·Dz·ڰDz·ٲ·پDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of confrontation1
Example Sentences
The KRG said it acknowledged the "tragic loss of civilians resulting from military confrontation between the PKK and Turkish army in the region".
He said he could not recall much of the confrontation with Sardinha, calling it “hazy.”
The ultimate confrontation, of course, would come if Trump chose to ignore an order from the Supreme Court.
Their dispute has been escalating, with frequent confrontations including vessels colliding and scuffles.
August 2023: Playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Pham got into a verbal confrontation with a fan while in the on-deck circle in San Diego, saying later that the fan referred to him with a profanity.
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