Definition of Confrontation

1. Noun. A bold challenge.

Generic synonyms: Challenge
Derivative terms: Confront, Confrontational

2. Noun. Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions.
Generic synonyms: Discord, Dissension
Derivative terms: Confrontational

3. Noun. A hostile disagreement face-to-face.
Exact synonyms: Encounter, Face-off, Showdown
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

5. Noun. A focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison.
Generic synonyms: Comparing, Comparison
Derivative terms: Confront

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Confrontation

confounding
confounding factor
confounding variable
confoundingly
confounds
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confraternities
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confraternization
confraters
confrere
confreres
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confrontal
confrontals
confrontation (current term)
confrontation method
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confrontationally
confrontationism
confrontationist
confrontationists
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confronter
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confrontments

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