confrontation
noun [C or U] /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/
/ˌkɑːn.frən-/ Definition
C2 a fight or argument: She actually enjoys confrontation, whereas I prefer a quiet life. There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.Arguments and disagreements confrontational /-əl/ adjective › He's got a rather aggressive, confrontational manner.Violent or aggressiveUnkind, cruel and unfeelingTreating people or animals badly
(Definition of confrontation noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- altercation noun
- argument noun (DISAGREEMENT)
- argy-bargy noun
- bust-up noun
- conflict noun
- contention noun (DISAGREEMENT)
- disharmony noun
- dissonance noun
- feud noun
- fracas noun
- fray noun
- Mexican standoff noun
- quibble noun
- rivalry noun
- row noun (ARGUMENT)
- ructions noun
- skirmish noun
- slanging match noun
- trouble noun (DIFFICULTIES)
- vendetta noun
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