confrontation · noun C or U /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
confrontation
C2 a fight or argument
Dictionary example:
She witnessed a confrontation between the two men.
Learner example:
There, he finds himself in a direct confrontation with Captain Beatty, the head of the fire station, who represents everything that's evil, as he knows about books but still willingly destroys them. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)
