plural confrontations
: a situation in which people, groups, etc., fight, oppose, or challenge each other in an angry way
There were several violent confrontations between rival gangs.
He would prefer not to have a confrontation with the authorities.
a series of confrontations between residents and police
We want cooperation, not confrontation.
We seek to avoid military confrontation at all costs.
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“Confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/confrontation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.
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