noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A second or subsequent encounter
2. 2
   A hostile encounter

Verb

1. 1
   To encounter again
2. 2
   To encounter in a hostile manner

Etymology

From re- + encounter. Compare rencounter.

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