Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: confrontational

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A convicted man has been arrested after being confrontational with Santa Rosa police and possessing a gun.

Source: https://www.ksro.com/2023/06/23/convicted-felon-arrested-after-confronting-santa-rosa-officer-and-possessing-handgun/

Brooke’s delivery is subtler but actually more confrontational.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/oct/28/lord-jim-at-home-by-dinah-brooke-review-an-upper-class-monster

But Lujan Grisham said Thursday such proposals could lead to a confrontational relationship between the two government offices, while also making it harder for CYFD to hire new social workers.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2573927/governor-orders-changes-to-dysfunctional-state-child-welfare-agency.html

But Rand Briem quickly becomes agitated and confrontational with the officers.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/22/23973322/elderly-ogden-man-claims-police-used-excessive-force

Committee hearings already have gotten in the House of Representatives, with confrontational questioning of Biden administration officials.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/29/ukraine-support-us-republicans-democrats-politics/

Despite the creator’s defiance in confirming a narrative, the confrontational dynamic between the player and the narrator drives a clear message about toxic relationships.

Source: https://thekeystonenews.com/2023/12/11/game-review-loved-2010-is-a-game-about-redacted/

Eventually, the 'confrontational man' made his way into the library, where librarians called the police on him at around 12.30pm.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-11710275/Memphis-cop-extremely-critical-condition-library-shooting.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

For example, instead of doing what she does, Avery would have been justified in being angry and confrontational with Charlie for her persistently non-responsive and withdrawn behavior at an aforementioned get-together.

Source: https://beyondchron.org/wrap-up-reviews-from-the-25th-san-francisco-independent-film-festival/

I’m not a confrontational person, especially around a conversation about how someone lives their life that could potentially lead to a hostile environment, so I went to my Residential Assistant (RA) first, as the college recommends.

Source: https://themacweekly.com/81961/opinion/macalester-residential-lifes-impact-on-student-life/

In a statement last week, Target - led by CEO Brian Cornell - announced the company had pulled some items that have 'been at the center of the most confrontational behavior.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12140777/Rapper-claims-Boycott-Target-song-shadow-banned-iTunes-hitting-No-1-spot.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“I think part of it is the president’s reluctance to take any action that would be viewed as provocative or confrontational towards the Chinese communists,” Cotton added.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/02/05/republicans-criticize-biden-for/

It wasn’t confrontational at all,” Biden said.

Source: https://qz.com/biden-says-us-outreach-to-vietnam-is-about-providing-gl-1850822809

Known for pushing boundaries and a more confrontational, aggressive style of politics, the AfD is gaining support; a recent poll showed more than one in five Germans supporting the party, up from 10 percent in the 2021 election.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/businesses-civics-education.html

Newcastle Police said in a statement on Tuesday the women, both aged 23, "became confrontational" with officers who arrived at the scene.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8205447/two-charged-after-bar-staff-police-allegedly-assaulted-at-hunter-pub/?src=rss

Ofcom said that, while “emotionally charged or confrontational scenes can upset some viewers”, the format was well-established and negative behaviour wasn’t shown in a positive light.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/ofcom-complaints-most-2023-vanessa-feltz-b2467245.html

On many occasions, I woke up the next day and was not necessarily proud of how confrontational I had been with the officials or opposition manager.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10025953/arteta-embarrassed-arsenal-top-difficult-souness/

On-the-ground examiners were urged to be less confrontational and to provide banks with positive feedback, not just criticisms.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/business/signature-silicon-valley-bank-dodd-frank-regulation.html

Police said the suspect became confrontational towards several victims outside the mosque, yelling derogatory slurs and throwing a rock.

Source: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/11/18/man-charged-toronto-islamic-centre-assault-threats/

Police say the suspect became aggressive and confrontational toward the officers, challenging them to a fight and impeding their investigation.

Source: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/four-men-charged-after-bear-spray-attack-police-1.6575545

She said she was fine but Williams became “aggressive and confrontational towards” the victim, squaring up to him and asking him what it had to do with him.

Source: http://mhv.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23724243.southampton-thug-repeatedly-punched-good-samaritan-face-row/?ref=rss