Confrontations Meaning in English
word · lemma: confrontation
Definition
Situations in which people or groups face each other in disagreement, argument, or conflict, often in a direct or face-to-face way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral; 'confrontations' suggests direct, often tense or hostile interaction but does not always mean violence. Common in the context of arguments, sports, politics, or protests. Don't confuse with 'fight' (which implies physical violence); 'confrontation' can be just verbal or emotional.
Example Sentences
There were several confrontations during the meeting.
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The teacher tried to avoid confrontations with the students.
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Confrontations between the two teams were common.
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After a few heated confrontations, they finally reached an agreement.
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The documentary covered political confrontations from the past decade.
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Social media can sometimes lead to unexpected confrontations between strangers.
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