English noun: confrontation | |||
1. | confrontation (communication) a bold challenge | ||
Broader (hypernym) | challenge | ||
2. | confrontation (communication) discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discord, dissension | ||
3. | confrontation (communication) a hostile disagreement face-to-face | ||
Synonyms | encounter, face-off, showdown | ||
Broader (hypernym) | disagreement | ||
4. | confrontation (act) the act of hostile groups opposing each other | ||
Samples | The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions. The invaders encountered stiff opposition. | ||
Synonyms | opposition | ||
Broader (hypernym) | resistance | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | strikebreaking | ||
5. | confrontation (act) a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison | ||
Broader (hypernym) | comparing, comparison | ||