Word Type

Noun

The word "confrontation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

autoconfrontation carefrontation confrontational confrontationism confrontationist nonconfrontation reconfrontation self-confrontation

Derived From

confront

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

challenge comparing comparison disagreement discord dissension resistance

Type Of (IsA)

challenge comparison disagreement discord resistance

Related Terms

confront

Related Terms

armed forces challenging conflict confront face to face

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