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CONFRONTATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Confrontation.

How to pronounce confrontation:

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Confrontation - as a noun

A bold challenge

Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

A hostile disagreement face-to-face

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encounter11face-offshowdown18

The act of hostile groups opposing each other

Example: "The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opposition14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
resistance12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

Example Sentences

"The confrontation between the two rival gangs turned violent."
"I try to avoid confrontations and prefer peaceful resolutions."
"The teacher intervened to deescalate the confrontation between the students."
"The presidential candidates engaged in a heated confrontation during the debate."
"The confrontation with my boss was tense but necessary for me to express my concerns."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFRONTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confrontation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFRONTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CONFRONTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confrontation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFRONTATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is CONFRONTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confrontation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFRONTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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