confrontation in Bengali বাংলা
confrontation in Dogri डोगरी
confrontation in English
- confrontation⇄confrontation, noun.
1. the act of bringing together, especially for questioning or for comparison.
Ex. In the public philosophy, freedom of speech is conceived as the means to a confrontation of opinion (Atlantic).
2. an open or direct
confrontation in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
confrontation in Hindi हिन्दी
confrontation in Kashmiri कॉशुर
confrontation in Maithili মৈথিলী
Confrontation
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/ (British English), /ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/ (American English)
Definitions
- A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
- A direct encounter between individuals or groups, often involving conflict.
- The act of facing something difficult or challenging.
Usage Examples
- The debate quickly turned into a heated confrontation.
- She avoided a confrontation with her manager over the policy change.
- The police tried to prevent a violent confrontation between the two groups.
Etymology
Derived from Latin confrontare ("to stand face to face"), from con- ("together") + frons ("forehead, face"). Adopted into French as confrontation before entering English.
Synonyms
- Conflict
- Dispute
- Clash
- Encounter
- Showdown
Antonyms
- Avoidance
- Agreement
- Reconciliation
- Compromise
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Confrontación | /kon.fron.taˈθjon/ |
| French | Confrontation | /kɔ̃.fʁɔ̃.ta.sjɔ̃/ |
| German | Konfrontation | /kɔn.fʁɔn.taˈt͡si̯oːn/ |
| Hindi | टकराव (Takraav) | /ʈə.kə.raːʋ/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 对抗 (duìkàng) | /twei.kʰɑŋ/ |
| Russian | Противостояние | /prətʲɪvəstɐˈjanʲɪje/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌkɒn.frʌnˈteɪ.ʃən/
- American English: /ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
- Australian English: /ˌkɒn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
Historical Usage
The word "confrontation" gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly in political and social discourse, often referring to protests, civil rights movements, and diplomatic tensions.
Cultural Nuances
In Western cultures, confrontation is often seen as necessary for resolving conflicts, whereas in Eastern cultures, indirect negotiation and face-saving methods are preferred.
More Information
The term confrontation is widely used in politics, psychology, and everyday interactions. It implies direct engagement, often with an expectation of resolution or escalation.