direct confrontation

Frequency: 8.518.0 per million words

a confrontation that happens in an open and unambiguous way

confrontationADJECTIVE + confrontation

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direct

Examples (10)

  • His actions brought him into direct confrontation with the authorities.
  • She prefers a direct confrontation to gossiping behind someone's back.
  • Avoiding the issue will only lead to a more painful and direct confrontation later.
  • The two leaders had a direct confrontation during the televised debate.
  • Sometimes, a direct confrontation is the only way to resolve a deep-seated conflict.
  • He tried to avoid a direct confrontation with his boss by sending an email instead.
  • Are you prepared for a direct confrontation if your demands are not met?
  • The union is risking a direct confrontation with the management over pay disputes.
  • There hasn't been a direct confrontation between the rival gangs for months.
  • Having a direct confrontation was necessary to clear the air between the old friends.