What is another word for confrontation?

Common synonyms for confrontation include opposition, faceoff, encounter, showdown.

What is the opposite of confrontation?

Antonyms of confrontation include agreement, harmony, peace, accord, submission.

Synonyms for

Confrontation

Noun / ˌkɑ:nfrʌˈnteɪʃʌn / Another word for confrontation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.

Synonyms & similar words

opposition faceoff encounter showdown conflict clash dispute face-off showdown struggle contest competition encounter hostility battle fight argument quarrel wrangle brawl tussle skirmish scuffle melee

Synonyms by register

Formal

confrontation clash disagreement dispute conflict

Informal

run-in showdown face-off tiff dust-up

Literary

encounter rendezvous

Antonyms

agreement harmony peace accord submission compliance avoidance

Common collocations

direct confrontation
avoid confrontation
military confrontation
peaceful confrontation
heated confrontation
public confrontation
confrontation with the police

Word family

noun confrontation

verb confront

adjective confrontational

Usage note

Confrontation often implies a direct and sometimes aggressive meeting or dispute. It can carry a negative connotation, suggesting conflict rather than mere discussion.

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