confrontation

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: con-fron-ta-tion (4)

English Definition

A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

Example Sentence

She wanted to avoid any confrontation with her boss.

US IPA /ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/