Meaning & Definition of word "Confrontation"
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Confrontation
/kənˌfrʌn.təˈeɪ.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
- Example: The confrontation between the two rival teams escalated into a fight.
- 2. The act of facing someone or something in a challenging or aggressive manner.
- Example: During the confrontation, he stood his ground and refused to back down.
- 3. An encounter that may involve conflict or disagreement.
- Example: The confrontation with her colleague helped clear up the misunderstanding.
Etymology
Mid 17th century: from French confrontation, from confronter, from Latin confrontare ‘to place face to face’.
Common Phrases and Expressions
face-off:
A confrontation or competitive situation between two parties.
head-to-head:
A direct confrontation, face-to-face meeting or competition.
stand-off:
A situation in which neither side in a dispute is willing to back down.
Related Words
confront:
To face someone or something in relation to an issue.
confronter:
A person who confronts another.
Slang Meanings of confrontation
Meaning: Face-off
Example Sentence: Their disagreement turned into a real face-off.
Meaning: Throwdown
Example Sentence: The throwdown between the rival gangs was intense.