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- [kon-fruh n-tey-shuh n, -fruhn-]
- /ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃən, -frʌn-/
- /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-fruh n-tey-shuh n, -fruhn-]
- /ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃən, -frʌn-/
Definitions of confrontation word
- variable noun confrontation A confrontation is a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people. 3
- noun confrontation the act or an instance of confronting 3
- noun confrontation a situation of mutual hostility between two powers or nations without open warfare 3
- noun confrontation a state of conflict between two antagonistic forces, creeds, or ideas etc 3
- noun confrontation an act of confronting. 1
- noun confrontation the state of being confronted. 1
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Origin of confrontation
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; confront + -ation; compare Medieval Latin confrontātiō, French, Middle French confrontation
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Confrontation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
confrontation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
confrontation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for confrontation
noun confrontation
- contest — A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
- showdown — the laying down of one's cards, face upward, in a card game, especially poker.
- fight — a battle or combat.
- battle — A battle is a violent fight between groups of people, especially one between military forces during a war.
- strife — vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife.
Antonyms for confrontation
noun confrontation
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- consensus — A consensus is general agreement among a group of people.
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