1. a direct, often hostile meeting or clash between two people or groups
Usage: plural form of confrontation; commonly used in social, political, and interpersonal contexts
2. the act of facing someone or something in a challenging or accusatory way
Usage: often implies direct confrontation of a problem or person

Examples

• The two teams had several heated confrontations during the playoff series.
• Political confrontations between the two parties dominated the news cycle.
• She decided to have a series of confrontations with her manager about unfair working conditions.
• The confrontations in the street lasted for hours before police arrived.
• Many confrontations could be avoided through better communication.
• The documentary explored the confrontations that shaped the civil rights movement.
• Workplace confrontations often stem from misunderstandings and lack of clarity.