confrontation

/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a bold challenge
2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
3. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
4. the act of hostile groups opposing each other
   “the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions”
5. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

Synonyms for confrontation

• encounter
• showdown
• face-off
• opposition

Words that rhyme with confrontation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation