confrontation

/kɑnfrʌntˈeɪʃʌn/

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Noun
a bold challenge
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discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
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a hostile disagreement face-to-face
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the act of hostile groups opposing each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"
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a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

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