confrontation

Plural: confrontations

Noun

• a bold challenge
• discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
• a hostile disagreement face-to-face
• the act of hostile groups opposing each other
  • "the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions"
• a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison
• The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
• A conflict between armed forces.

Synonyms

confrontal, encounter, face-off, opposition, showdown

Related Words

confront