con·fron·ta·tion 
/ˌkɑ:nfrənˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural con·fron·ta·tions /ˌkɑ:nfrənˈteɪʃən/ noun : a situation in which people, groups, etc., fight, oppose, or challenge each other in an angry way [count] ▪ There were several violent confrontations between rival gangs. ▪ He would prefer not to have a confrontation with the authorities. ▪ a series of confrontations between residents and police [noncount] ▪ We want cooperation, not confrontation. ▪ We seek to avoid military confrontation at all costs.
