confrontation

Letters that make confrontation

a, o, f, n, c, r, t, i are letters that make 'confrontation'

Words within confrontation

front, tat, ti, Ron, NT, Tati, at, confront, Ro, TAT, on, con, CO, Io, ion, At, Co, Fr, Ta, Ti are words within 'confrontation'


5 possible definitions for 'confrontation'

Confrontation as "the act of hostile groups opposing each other"

Under this definition, confrontation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

opposition has the same meaning as confrontation

confrontation as a type

'confrontation' can be a type of resistance.

Types of confrontation

strikebreaking is a type of confrontation.

Derivatives of confrontation

defend, confront, fight back, fight down, face, oppose, fight are derivatives of 'confrontation'.

Example of confrontation used within this context

"the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions", "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"


Confrontation as "discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions"

Under this definition, confrontation is a noun and has the following properties:

confrontation as a type

'confrontation' can be a type of discord, dissension.

Derivatives of confrontation

confrontational is a derivative of confrontation.


Confrontation as "a hostile disagreement face-to-face"

Under this definition, confrontation is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

encounter, showdown, face-off have the same meaning as 'confrontation'

confrontation as a type

'confrontation' can be a type of disagreement.

Derivatives of confrontation

confront, confrontational are derivatives of 'confrontation'.


Confrontation as "a bold challenge"

Under this definition, confrontation is a noun and has the following properties:

confrontation as a type

'confrontation' can be a type of challenge.

Derivatives of confrontation

confront, face, confrontational are derivatives of 'confrontation'.


Confrontation as "a focussed comparison, bringing together for a careful comparison"

Under this definition, confrontation is a noun and has the following properties:

confrontation as a type

'confrontation' can be a type of comparison, comparing.

Derivatives of confrontation

confront, face, present are derivatives of 'confrontation'.



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