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confrontation

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Word parts

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confront + [[-{{{2}}}|-{{{2}}}]][[Category:Terms suffixed with -{{{2}}}]]

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /ˌkɒn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
  • (US) IPA (key): /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
  • (AU) IPA (key): /ˌkɔn.frənˈtæɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

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Singular
confrontation

Plural
confrontations

  1. (countable & uncountable) A confrontation between two or more groups is when they challenge or confront each other.
    In a tense confrontation, the two men argued with each other.
  2. (countable & uncountable) A confrontation is a fight between two or more groups armed with weapons.
    The battalion was caught up in a confrontation with enemy troops.
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