1.Definition: a bold challenge

Category: General

2.Definition: a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

Category: General

3.Definition: a hostile disagreement face-to-face

Related Noun(s):encounter, showdown

Category: General

4.Definition: discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

Category: General

5.Definition: the act of hostile groups opposing each other

"The government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions", "The invaders encountered stiff opposition"

Related Noun(s):opposition

Category: General