confrontation

Noun
  1. A bold challenge (synset 107246388)
    is a type of: challenge - a call to engage in a contest or fight
  2. Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions (synset 107196373)
    is a type of: discord, dissension - disagreement among those expected to cooperate
  3. A hostile disagreement face-to-face (synset 107195703)
    is a type of: disagreement - the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
    same as: encounter, face-off, showdown
  4. The act of hostile groups opposing each other (synset 101172234)
    "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"
    is a type of: resistance - group action in opposition to those in power
    subtypes: strikebreaking - confrontational activities intended to break up a strike by workers
    same as: opposition
  5. A focussed comparison;
    Bringing together for a careful comparison (synset 100652913)
    is a type of: comparing, comparison - the act of examining resemblances

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