CONFRONTATION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word confrontation. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word confrontation. (close relations)

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confronts confronting confrontational

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	encounter				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a minor short-term fight • a casual or unexpected convergence • a casual meeting with a person or thing • a hostile disagreement face-to-face verb • come together • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • be beset by • experience as a reaction • contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
	face-off				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
	opposition				nounn
	noun • the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with • the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected • the relation between opposed entities • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a contestant that you are matched against • a body of people united in opposing something • a direction opposite to another • an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
	showdown				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a hostile disagreement face-to-face

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Here is a list of related hypernyms for confrontation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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