Main entry: confrontation
Definition: a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
Main entry: opposition, confrontation
Definition: the act of hostile groups opposing each other
Usage: the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions; the invaders encountered stiff opposition
Main entry: confrontation, showdown, encounter, face-off
Definition: a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Main entry: confrontation
Definition: discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
Main entry: confrontation
Definition: a bold challenge