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US/ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkɒn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
an angry argument or fight between people or groups with opposing views
In context
I hate confrontation, so I never complain in restaurants.
The protest ended in a violent confrontation with police.
A direct confrontation with his boss seemed unavoidable.
Words that go with confrontation
verb + noun
- avoid confrontationShe tries to avoid confrontation at work.
adjective + noun
- direct confrontationDirect confrontation rarely solves the problem.
- violent confrontationA violent confrontation broke out outside the stadium.
- military confrontationBoth countries wanted to prevent military confrontation.
noun + preposition
- confrontation withHis confrontation with the manager was loud.
verb + preposition
- lead to confrontationThe disagreement led to open confrontation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a confrontation toCorrect: a confrontation with