confrontation meaning and definition

CONFRONTATION noun

Definition of confrontation (noun)

1. a bold challenge
2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
3. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
   • synonyms: encounter, face-off, showdown
4. the act of hostile groups opposing each other
   • "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"
   • synonyms: opposition
5. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison