confrontation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a bold challenge
  2. noun discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
  3. noun a hostile disagreement face-to-face

Etymology

From Middle French. Morphologically confront + -ation.

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