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Synonyms for confrontational
ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃə nl, -frʌn-; ˈkɒn frənˌteɪ tɪv, kənˈfrʌn tə-con·fronta·tion·al
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Princeton's WordNet
confrontationaladjective
of or relating to confrontation
Editors Contribution
conflictfuladjective
a conflictful approach will lead to many confrontations
he's a very confrontational character.
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "confrontational":
antagonistic, adversarial, conflictual, conflicting, contentious
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#15258 | conflicting | |
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While Delhi is not very significant in electoral terms, a BJP loss there shatters the popular narrative around the BJP's invincibility, a loss in Delhi certainly signals an end to Modi's honeymoon. Furthermore, because it is the capital city, an opposition government, especially one led by the confrontational AAP, would be a constant thorn in the Modi government's side.
There is certainly not a confrontational relationship between me and the President, as I've mentioned many times, I give advice and opinion based (on) evidence-based scientific information. He hears that. He respects it. He gets opinions from a variety of other people. But in no way, in my experience over the last several months, has there been any confrontational relationship between us.
I think we're going to see a more confrontational policy, faster decision-making and more long-term thinking. A leadership that won't hesitate from any confrontation.
The Chinese government's decision to prevent the foreign affairs committee entering Hong Kong is an insult to the House of Commons and the UK as a whole, the British government should react more strongly to this unprecedented and overtly confrontational act, including by summoning the Chinese Ambassador to the FCO (Foreign Office).
While Delhi is not very significant in electoral terms, a BJP loss there shatters the popular narrative around the BJP’s invincibility, a loss in Delhi certainly signals an end to Modi’s honeymoon. Furthermore, because it is the capital city, an opposition government, especially one led by the confrontational AAP, would be a constant thorn in the Modi government’s side.
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- konfrontativGerman
- hyökkäävä, aggressiivinenFinnish
- konfrontasiIndonesian
- confruntareRomanian
- متنازعہUrdu
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