The Open Dictionary

confrontation

noun

UK/ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of confrontation noun

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    A situation involving a direct disagreement or a hostile encounter.

    • In business negotiations, open confrontations should usually be avoided.

    • The committee tried to resolve the issue without further confrontation.

    • The border confrontation between the two countries lasted for months.