
Confrontation
Negative Emotions
Confrontations often involve negative feelings, such as anger or frustration, during disagreements.

The meeting turned into an ugly confrontation as tempers flared.
Power Dynamics
Confrontations can highlight power struggles, with each side trying to assert authority.

The protest became a confrontation with the authorities refusing to budge.
Scalable Intensity
Confrontations can range from mild, verbal disagreements to intense, physical altercations.

A minor confrontation over parking escalated quickly.
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