confrontation

Definitions

A hostile or argumentative meeting between opposing parties.

The act of facing someone or something in a challenging or defiant way.

Examples

The heated confrontation between the two rivals lasted for nearly an hour.

He tried to avoid a direct confrontation with his boss regarding the project deadline.

The police arrived just in time to prevent a violent confrontation in the street.

Synonyms

conflict clash skirmish encounter showdown altercation contention

Antonyms

agreement harmony peace accord concord cooperation conciliation