verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of encounter form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

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brushbrushclashclashconfrontationconfrontation

Example

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"While crossing the street on my way to school, I encountered an accident."

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