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Term: confrontational

Definition: Referring to a behavior or attitude displaying aggression or a readiness to create conflict or confrontation.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense:

1. Inclined to confront or challenge others, often in an aggressive or hostile manner.

2. Involving or resulting in a face-to-face encounter, especially one marked by tension or conflict.

Usages:

1. The teacher had to deal with a confrontational student who questioned her authority in front of the whole class.

2. The politician's confrontational nature was evident during the heated debate on tax reform.

3. The confrontational meeting between the rival gang leaders ended with a physical fight.

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