1. a bold challenge (Freq. 1) • Derivationally related forms: confrontational, confront • Hypernyms: challenge 2. discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • Derivationally related forms: confrontational • Hypernyms: discord, dissension 3. a hostile disagreement face-to-face • Syn: encounter, showdown, face-off • Derivationally related forms: confrontational, confront • Hypernyms: disagreement 4. the act of hostile groups opposing each other - the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions - the invaders encountered stiff opposition • Syn: opposition • Derivationally related forms: oppose (for: opposition), confront • Hypernyms: resistance • Hyponyms: strikebreaking 5. a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison • Derivationally related forms: confront • Hypernyms: comparison, comparing
