Meaning of confrontation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    confrontation

    Definitions

    1. a bold challenge

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  2. 2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
  3. 3. a hostile disagreement face-to-face

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  4. 4. the act of opposing groups confronting each other

    Examples

    • « the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions »
    • « the invaders encountered stiff opposition »

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  5. 5. a focussed comparison

    Examples

    • « bringing together for a careful comparison »

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Famous quotes

  • « Our records, if you have a dark sense of humor, were funny, but our records weren't about comedy. They were about protests, fantasy, confrontation and all that. »
    Ice Cube
  • « Confrontation is not a dirty word. Sometimes it's the best kind of journalism as long you don't confront people just for the sake of a confrontation. »
    Don Hewitt
  • « Turkey wants a policy of engagement exactly like President Obama's new approach. Policy of engagement, less confrontation, less tense attitude, especially in the region. »
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  • « Worry does not mean fear, but readiness for the confrontation. »
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  • « There are women who take it to the wire. That's what they are looking for, the ultimate confrontation. They want a smack. »
    Sean Connery

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