Synonyms for

Encounters

Verb / ɪˈnkaʊntɜ:z / / ɪˈnkaʊnɜ:z / Another word for encounters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Encounters means to unexpectedly meet someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

bump find happen confrontation clash skirmish faceoff meet meeting encounter comeacross play comingupon brush see chance takeon runacross receive runinto showdown meetings meet-ups run-ins collisions clashes confrontations encounters meetings meet-ups run-ins collisions clashes confrontations interactions meetings meet-ups run-ins

Synonyms by register

Formal

confrontations intersections collisions meetings

Informal

run-ins bumps meetups crossings

Literary

rendezvous convergences brushings

Antonyms

avoids evades shuns dodges sidesteps eschews

Common collocations

  • unexpected encounters
  • chance encounters
  • brief encounters
  • first encounters
  • hostile encounters
  • meaningful encounters
  • avoid encounters

Word family

noun encounter
verb encounter
adjective encounterable

Usage note

The word 'encounter' can refer to both positive and negative meetings. It is often used to describe unexpected meetings or confrontations.

Example sentences

  1. I had an encounter with a squirrel on my way to school.
  2. I hope to encounter a rainbow on my walk today.
  3. My mom and dad had a chance encounter at the grocery store.
  4. The encounter between the two teams was intense.
  5. The bear encounter left me feeling scared.

Quotes

  • "Life is a series of encounters that lead us to the unknown." - Debasish Mridha
  • "Every encounter is a sacred encounter." - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • "The chance encounter is always the most rewarding." - S.A. Tawks

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