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Confrontation: meaning, definitions and examples

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confrontation

 

[ ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a conflict situation

A confrontation is a situation where two or more people or groups have angry exchanges, often resulting in a conflict or argument. It can also refer to a direct challenge or opposition between individuals or forces.

Synonyms

argument, clash, conflict, dispute, face-off

Examples of usage

  • He had a confrontation with his boss over the new project.
  • The confrontation between the two rival gangs led to violence.
  • She tried to avoid a confrontation with her ex-boyfriend.
Context #2 | Noun

face to face meeting

Confrontation can also refer to a face-to-face meeting or encounter, especially one that is direct and sometimes confrontational. It can involve a challenging or questioning approach.

Synonyms

encounter, face-off, meeting, showdown

Examples of usage

  • The confrontation between the two leaders was tense but necessary.
  • I had a confrontation with the customer to resolve the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "confrontation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confronto

🇮🇳 मुठभेड़

🇩🇪 Konfrontation

🇮🇩 konfrontasi

🇺🇦 протистояння

🇵🇱 konfrontacja

🇯🇵 対立 (たいりつ)

🇫🇷 confrontation

🇪🇸 confrontación

🇹🇷 karşılaşma

🇰🇷 대립 (대치)

🇸🇦 مواجهة

🇨🇿 konfrontace

🇸🇰 konfrontácia

🇨🇳 对抗 (duìkàng)

🇸🇮 soočenje

🇮🇸 árekstur

🇰🇿 қарсыласу

🇬🇪 დაპირისპირება

🇦🇿 qarşıdurma

🇲🇽 confrontación

Etymology

The word 'confrontation' originated from the Latin word 'confrontari', which means 'to stand face to face with'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a direct encounter or conflict. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, reflecting the complexities of human interactions and conflicts.

See also: confront, confrontational, confronting.

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