Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: confrontation

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Abakanowicz once said that her imposing headless statues stemmed from the “belief that art is not a decoration but a confession, confrontation, warning”.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/headless-sculptures-famed-polish-artist-go-auction.1068894

According to police, officers pursued the suspect and again attempted to take him into custody, and another confrontation ensued before the suspect was taken into custody.

Source: https://www.mariontoday.org/dyer-nichols-5-memphis-officers-shot-dead-after-man-hospitalized-after-arrest/

After a verbal confrontation Cyrus ran out of the store, the son of the store owner chased him … then the owner of the store followed.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/rick-chow-south-carolina-shoplifting-b2348993.html

After his arrest, the Police Force claimed in court that it was Mr McRae who had started the physical confrontation by first pushing Senior Constable Leo.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12281615/Video-NSW-Police-bashing-Aboriginal-man-Kings-Cross.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After the speech Santos told reporters the confrontation wasn't the first time somebody from a 'privileged background' had tried to boss him around, and vowed to never back down.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11729699/George-Santos-berates-Mitt-Romney-telling-shut-up.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

All of this together prevents Ukraine from easily explaining to the world its confrontation with imperialism.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/focus/ukraine-decolonization

All they know in life, is to lie, kill their own, steal what is not theirs and be confrontation.

Source: https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/china-shoots-foot-10-dash-line-map

And the confrontation of, "With this new circle of friends, I just can't make jokes about Black people anymore.

Source: https://therealnews.com/vaush-on-the-struggle-for-the-future-of-young-men

An intentional or inadvertent incident at sea could quickly escalate into a direct military confrontation, and risk shipping through the critical energy chokepoint.

Source: https://247wallst.com/energy-economy/2023/10/12/oil-could-explode-to-100-or-higher-if-hamas-israel-war-escalates/

Another influencer was arrested and charged with a public order offence after a confrontation with a local last week.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21437523/trolls-hack-nicola-bulley-partner-social-media/

Arab affairs Anaylts Zvi Yehezkali called for dealing seriously with Sayyed Nasrallah’s threats, recalling the maritime confrontation with Hezbollah during which ‘Israel’ shuddered for fear of the Lebanese Resistance warnings.

Source: https://english.almanar.com.lb/1784070

As the largest NATO ally, the United States' confrontation with China during the Ukraine war is not helping the alliance.

Source: https://news.err.ee/1608957085/nato-defense-plans-will-add-little-in-terms-of-troop-presence-in-estonia

As they had in Birmingham and Selma, they would seek change through nonviolent confrontation between those that resisted and those that demanded change.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/01/16/what-mlks-final-campaign-tells-us-about-his-legacy-00077929

At Barnsley, for instance, Barnes was hooked at half-time of a hotly-contested derby against Leeds in 2017 for fear he would be sent off after getting booked following a confrontation with defender Luke Ayling, who got into his head.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-harvey-barnes-test-truth-27374642

Back in Mexico, Lala and Scheana have a confrontation about why Lala isn’t attending all of Scheana’s wedding events.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/vanderpump-rules-season10-episode-10

Beijing has also been rapidly adding nuclear warheads, taking a tougher line on its claim to the South China Sea and painting a scenario of impending confrontation.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/04/16/g-7-envoys-urge-tough-stance-on-chinese-n-korean-aggression/

Both sides mobilized, and came armed and ready for violent confrontation.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/after-haryana-clashes-indian-court-raps-government-for-ethnic-cleansing/

Both teams would get into a confrontation after that, with Jimmy Butler seen pointing to someone that he wanted to fight in the tunnel.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/play-66db9767a000c21

But her confrontation with Grand Admiral Thrawn is the most anticipated event as he is dubbed as the heir to the Empire.

Source: https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1322888-ahsoka-episode-3-release-date-time