run-in
US /ˈrʌn.ɪn/
UK /ˈrʌn.ɪn/

1.
enfrentamiento, discusión, altercado
a disagreement or argument
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He had a nasty run-in with his boss yesterday.
Tuvo un desagradable enfrentamiento con su jefe ayer.
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She had a brief run-in with the law.
Tuvo un breve encontronazo con la ley.