confrontation — a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The confrontation at the all-you-can-eat buffet turned ugly when they ran out of shrimp.
- She tried to avoid confrontation with her roommate about the dirty dishes.
- The superhero's confrontation with the villain lasted three episodes and destroyed half the city.
confrontation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/]
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties
Two rival generals meet in a tense confrontation on the battlefield at dawn.
A nation's confrontation unfolds at the station!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'confrontari' meaning 'to face' or 'to stand against,' derived from 'con-' (together) and 'frontis' (forehead/front). The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, originally referring to the act of facing someone directly or bringing parties face-to-face.
Breakdown
con- (together/against) + front (forehead/face, from Latin frontis) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = confrontation
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📝Examples
“The confrontation at the all-you-can-eat buffet turned ugly when they ran out of shrimp.”
“She tried to avoid confrontation with her roommate about the dirty dishes.”
“The superhero's confrontation with the villain lasted three episodes and destroyed half the city.”
“The diplomatic confrontation could lead to serious economic sanctions.”
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