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