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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
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.
The Oscar-nominated actor had been given a warning after Siwa accused him of being "homophobic", before being removed after a confrontation with former Love Island star Hughes.
Given the tensions between the two leaders, some diplomats said this might be no bad thing and could avoid the risk of a confrontation like that in the Oval Office in February.
Two days after the violent confrontation, the city identified the men as employees of Lear Asset Management.
A little unpredictability can help in isolated confrontations.
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