Definição e significado de confrontation

confrontation (n.)

1.an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)"the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph" --Thomas Paine"police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"

2.a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison

3.the act of hostile groups opposing each other"the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions" "the invaders encountered stiff opposition"

4.a hostile disagreement face-to-face

5.discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions

6.a bold challenge