confrontation
Translation
confrontation, conflict, clash
Examples
He wants to avoid a confrontation.
He wants to avoid a confrontation.
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 situation with someone He wants to avoid a confrontation with his parents.
((a confrontation)) ((between A and B)) a fight or argument between two people or groups There was a violent confrontation between the protesters and police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conflict, clash, dispute; Antonyms: agreement, harmony, peace
Etymology
From the verb 'confront' plus the suffix '-ation', which forms nouns of action.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'action' of 'confronting' someone. The '-ation' makes it a noun.