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confrontation n. a bold challenge
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confrontation n. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
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confrontation n. [
encounter, showdown, face-off] a hostile disagreement face-to-face
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confrontation n. [
opposition] the act of hostile groups opposing each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"
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confrontation n. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
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