confrontation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌkɒnfrənˈteɪʃən/

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Noun

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.

Related words

• confront
• confrontational