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confrontation in German

confrontation in German is Konfrontation, Gegenüberstellung, Auseinandersetzung — confrontation means a tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.

confrontation in German

Konfrontation
noun
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
Gegenüberstellung
noun
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
Konfrontation
noun
A conflict between armed forces.
Auseinandersetzung
noun
A conflict between armed forces.

What does "confrontation" mean?

  1. noun A tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.
    "The meeting turned into a heated confrontation between the two managers."
  2. noun A hostile standoff between opposing armed forces.
    "Tensions along the border risked escalating into an armed confrontation."

confrontation in a sentence

  • The meeting turned into a heated confrontation between the two managers.
  • Tensions along the border risked escalating into an armed confrontation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "confrontation" in German?

"confrontation" in German is Konfrontation, Gegenüberstellung, Auseinandersetzung. confrontation means: A tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.

How do you use "confrontation" in a sentence?

Example: "The meeting turned into a heated confrontation between the two managers." In German, "confrontation" is Konfrontation, Gegenüberstellung, Auseinandersetzung.

Are there other ways to say "confrontation" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "confrontation": Konfrontation, Gegenüberstellung, Auseinandersetzung.

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