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confrontation
[ kon-fruhn-tey-shuhn, -fruhn- ]
noun
- an act of confronting.
- the state of being confronted.
- a meeting of persons face to face.
- an open conflict of opposing ideas, forces, etc.
- a bringing together of ideas, themes, etc., for comparison.
- 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
- the act or an instance of confronting
- a situation of mutual hostility between two powers or nations without open warfare
- a state of conflict between two antagonistic forces, creeds, or ideas etc
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԴڰDzˈٲپDzԲ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ԴDz·Dz·ڰDz·ٲ·پDz noun
- ·Dz·ڰDz·ٲ·پDz noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of confrontation1
Example Sentences
A growing confrontation between Israel and Turkey over influence in Syria is posing a serious challenge for Syria's fragile new government.
It follows the resignation of Mike Amesbury after he was sentenced for punching a constituent in a late night confrontation in Frodsham.
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.
There were confrontations between members of the public and protestors and an outcry from politicians across all the main political parties.
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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