confrontation
Translation
confrontation, conflict, showdown
Examples
He wants to avoid a confrontation with his boss.
He wants to avoid a confrontation with his boss.
There was a violent confrontation between the two groups.
There was a violent confrontation between the two groups.
Grammar Patterns
a confrontation ((with sb.)) a hostile disagreement with (sb.) He is seeking a confrontation with the manager.
a confrontation ((between A and B)) a hostile disagreement between (A and B) The confrontation between the police and protesters became violent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conflict, clash, dispute; Antonyms: agreement, harmony
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'frons' (forehead), literally meaning 'to meet forehead to forehead'.
Memory Tips
Picture two people standing 'in front' of each other, ready for a conflict.