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encounter vs face-off

face-off vs encounter

encounter and face-off both are nouns.

encounter is a verb but face-off is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encounter Yes No Yes No
face-off Yes No No No
As nouns, encounter and face-off are synonyms defined as:
  • encounter and face-off: a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Other synonyms of encounter include confrontation, showdown.
encounter (noun) face-off (noun)
a minor short-term fight (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
a casual meeting with a person or thing a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a casual or unexpected convergence
encounter (verb) face-off (verb)
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
come together
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
be beset by
experience as a reaction
Difference between encounter and face-off

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