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confrontation

[ kon-fruhn-tey-shuhn, -fruhn- ]

noun

  1. an act of confronting.
  2. the state of being confronted.
  3. a meeting of persons face to face.
  4. an open conflict of opposing ideas, forces, etc.
  5. a bringing together of ideas, themes, etc., for comparison.
  6. Psychology. a technique used in group therapy, as in encounter groups, in which one is forced to recognize one's shortcomings and their possible consequences.


confrontation

/ kɒnˈfrʌntmənt; ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of confronting
  2. a situation of mutual hostility between two powers or nations without open warfare
  3. a state of conflict between two antagonistic forces, creeds, or ideas etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌDzԴڰDzˈٲپDzԲ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ԴDz·Dz·ڰDz·ٲ·پDz noun
  • ·Dz·ڰDz·ٲ·پDz noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of confrontation1

First recorded in 1625–35; confront + -ation; compare Medieval Latin DzԴڰDzԳپō, French, Middle French confrontation
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A growing confrontation between Israel and Turkey over influence in Syria is posing a serious challenge for Syria's fragile new government.

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It follows the resignation of Mike Amesbury after he was sentenced for punching a constituent in a late night confrontation in Frodsham.

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There’s never a confrontation or attempt to call the starers to the carpet; the show just focuses on how Jay and Pamela are living their best lives in the face of these ignorant people.

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There were confrontations between members of the public and protestors and an outcry from politicians across all the main political parties.

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That option has also already caused confrontations between local officials who disagree as to how much, if any, law enforcement should be involved in immigration enforcement.

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