confrontation
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/ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/
English
Definitions
noun
- The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
- A conflict between armed forces.
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Synonyms
encountershowdownoppositionconfrontconflictrivalrycombatingstrifecontentionfightbattlealtercationcontestencounteringcontroversystruggle