confrontation

Noun (5)confrontations

1. a bold challengeType of challenge
2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinionsType of discord, dissension
3. a hostile disagreement face-to-faceSynonyms: encountershowdownface-offType of disagreement
4. the act of hostile groups opposing each other“the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”“the invaders encountered stiff opposition”Synonyms: oppositionType of resistanceKinds strikebreaking
5. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparisonType of comparison, comparing