violent confrontation

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a confrontation involving physical force intended to hurt someone

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Examples (10)

  • 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.