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confrontation
noun(con-fron-ta-tion)
the act of hostile groups opposing each other
Synonyms: opposition,
Examples:
The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions.
confrontation
noun(con-fron-ta-tion)
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Synonyms: encounter, face-off, showdown,
confrontation
noun(con-fron-ta-tion)
a bold challenge
confrontation
noun(con-fron-ta-tion)
a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
confrontation
noun(con-fron-ta-tion)
discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

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