Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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face-off | Yes | No | No | No |
confrontation | Yes | No | No | No |
face-off (noun) | confrontation (noun) |
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(ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players | the act of hostile groups opposing each other |
a hostile disagreement face-to-face | a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison |
a hostile disagreement face-to-face | |
a bold challenge | |
discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions |