violent confrontation
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a confrontation involving physical force intended to hurt someone
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- The peaceful protest quickly escalated into a violent confrontation with the police.
- Several people were injured during the violent confrontation between rival fans after the match.
- If you continue to provoke them, you risk sparking a violent confrontation.
- Analysts fear that the political tensions could lead to a violent confrontation between the two factions.
- The historical records describe a violent confrontation that erupted over land disputes.
- He had never witnessed such a violent confrontation before that night.
- Avoiding a violent confrontation should be the top priority for the negotiators.
- The witness described a chaotic scene which ended in a violent confrontation outside the bar.
- The police report detailed the events leading up to the violent confrontation.
- A violent confrontation was inevitable once the armed groups met.