physical confrontation

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

a confrontation involving the body or physical violence

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Examples (10)

  • He hoped that a physical confrontation would not ensue.
  • The argument in the bar quickly escalated into a violent physical confrontation.
  • Security guards are trained to de-escalate situations and avoid any physical confrontation.
  • The rivalry between the two players almost resulted in a physical confrontation on the court.
  • Fearing a physical confrontation, she decided to walk away from the heated discussion.
  • The protest remained peaceful until a small group initiated a physical confrontation with the police.
  • His threatening language made it clear he was seeking a physical confrontation.
  • We need to teach children to resolve conflicts with words, not through physical confrontation.
  • Any employee who engages in a physical confrontation will be immediately terminated.
  • The referee stepped between the two angry fans to prevent a physical confrontation.