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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConfrontation
/ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.
"The diplomatic talks averted a military confrontation."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word confrontation, originating from the Late Latin confrontare (to bring face to face), from Latin con- (together) plus frons (forehead, face). It entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially referring to bringing two things or persons face to face for comparison or examination.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confrontation" is said worldwide
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confrontation
Transliteration: confrontation
"Cette décision risque de provoquer une confrontation."
Konfrontation
Transliteration: Konfrontation
"Sie versuchten, eine direkte Konfrontation zu vermeiden."
confronto
Transliteration: confronto
"La situazione ha portato a un duro confronto."
confrontación
Transliteration: confrontación
"Evitaron la confrontación y buscaron un acuerdo."
confronto
Transliteration: confronto
"O jogo terminou em confronto entre os torcedores."
टकराव
Transliteration: takraav
"दोनों देशों के बीच टकराव बढ़ गया है।"
对抗
Transliteration: duìkàng
"他们希望通过谈判来解决对抗。"
대결
Transliteration: daegyeol
"그들은 물리적 대결을 피하기로 합의했다."
対立
Transliteration: tairitsu
"両者の対立はさらに深まった。"
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