Confrontation

/kənˌfrʌn.təˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

The confrontation between the two rival teams escalated into a fight.

The act of facing someone or something in a challenging or aggressive manner.

During the confrontation, he stood his ground and refused to back down.

An encounter that may involve conflict or disagreement.

The confrontation with her colleague helped clear up the misunderstanding.

Mid 17th century: from French confrontation, from confronter, from Latin confrontare ‘to place face to face’.

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.

Face-off

Their disagreement turned into a real face-off.

Throwdown

The throwdown between the rival gangs was intense.