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confrontation
noun
1 confrontation
2 confrontation
Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions.
3 confrontation
4 confrontation
The act of hostile groups opposing each other:
— The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions.
synonym: opposition.
5 confrontation
A focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison.
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