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Meaning of confrontation in English
Pronunciation
/ˌkɑnfrənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
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Noun
confrontation
Definitions
1.
a bold challenge
2.
discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
3.
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
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 »
5.
a focussed comparison
Examples
« bringing together for a careful comparison »