Associations to the word «Confrontation»

Wiktionary

CONFRONTATION, noun. The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face
CONFRONTATION, noun. A conflict between armed forces

Dictionary definition

CONFRONTATION, noun. A bold challenge.
CONFRONTATION, noun. Discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions.
CONFRONTATION, noun. A hostile disagreement face-to-face.
CONFRONTATION, noun. The act of hostile groups opposing each other; "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"; "the invaders encountered stiff opposition".
CONFRONTATION, noun. A focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley