confrontation
US /ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
confronto, embate
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties
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The police tried to avoid a direct confrontation with the protesters.
A polícia tentou evitar um confronto direto com os manifestantes.
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Their relationship was marked by frequent confrontations.
O relacionamento deles foi marcado por frequentes confrontos.
2.
confrontação, exposição
the act of bringing someone face to face with something, especially something unpleasant
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The therapist recommended a confrontation with his past trauma.
O terapeuta recomendou uma confrontação com seu trauma passado.
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Her job involved daily confrontation with difficult customers.
O trabalho dela envolvia confronto diário com clientes difíceis.