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confrontation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • confrontation noun A tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.
  • ventilation noun The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.

Senses

confrontation is used for these senses in English:

  • ventilation An exchange of views during a discussion.

confrontation — full definition

  1. noun A tense, face-to-face clash or argument between people.
  2. noun A hostile standoff between opposing armed forces.

ventilation — full definition

  1. noun The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh.
  2. noun The mechanical system used to circulate and replace air.
  3. noun An exchange of views during a discussion.
  4. noun The public exposure of an issue or topic.

Related French words