1. (

• confrontation ,

) a bold challenge ;

2. (

• confrontation ,

) discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions ;

3. (

• confrontation ,
• encounter ,
• showdown ,
• face-off

) a hostile disagreement face-to-face ;

4. (

• confrontation ,
• 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" ;

5. (

• confrontation ,

) a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison ;