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Definition of Confrontation
1. Noun. A bold challenge.
2. Noun. Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions.
3. Noun. A hostile disagreement face-to-face.
Exact synonyms: Encounter, Face-off, Showdown
Generic synonyms: Disagreement
Derivative terms: Confront, Confrontational
Generic synonyms: Disagreement
Derivative terms: Confront, Confrontational
4. Noun. The act of hostile groups opposing each other. "The invaders encountered stiff opposition"
Exact synonyms: Opposition
Specialized synonyms: Strikebreaking
Generic synonyms: Resistance
Derivative terms: Confront, Confront, Oppose
Specialized synonyms: Strikebreaking
Generic synonyms: Resistance
Derivative terms: Confront, Confront, Oppose
5. Noun. A focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison.
Definition of Confrontation
1. n. Act of confronting.
Definition of Confrontation
1. Noun. The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face ¹
2. Noun. A conflict between armed forces ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Confrontation
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Confrontation
1. The act by the therapist, or another patient in a therapy group, of openly interpreting a patient's resistances, attitudes, feelings, or effects upon either the therapist, the group, or its member(s). (05 Mar 2000)