Meaning & Definition of Confrontation in English
English⟶
Confrontation
/kɑnfrənteʃən/
noun
1. A bold challenge
synonym:
- confrontation
2. Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
synonym:
- confrontation
3. A hostile disagreement face-to-face
synonym:
- confrontation,
- encounter,
- showdown,
- face-off
4. The act of hostile groups opposing each other
- "The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"
- "The invaders encountered stiff opposition"
synonym:
- confrontation,
- opposition
5. A focussed comparison
- Bringing together for a careful comparison
synonym:
- confrontation