Synonyms for confrontational
ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃə nl, -frʌn-; ˈkɒn frənˌteɪ tɪv, kənˈfrʌn tə-con·fronta·tion·al

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1. confrontationaladjective

   of or relating to confrontation

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1. conflictfuladjective

   a conflictful approach will lead to many confrontations

   he's a very confrontational character.

   Submitted by anonymous on April 24, 2022  

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1. List of paraphrases for "confrontational":

   antagonistic, adversarial, conflictual, conflicting, contentious

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1. Yang Uk:

   It is an expression of the North's frustration over stalled talks with the United States. It is a message that it could return to the previous confrontational mode if there is no breakthrough in the stalemate.

2. Michael McFaul:

   We had a period of cooperation with the Russians several years ago, we're now in arguably one of the most confrontational periods we've been in since deep in the Cold War.

3. Mustafa Alani:

   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.

4. Thomas Gerakis:

   He wasn't a confrontational man who created enemies. He gives the impression of being a new face, at least as party leader.

5. Nic Newman:

   The use of social media for news has started to fall in a number of key markets after years of continuous growth, we continue to see a rise in the use of messaging apps for news as consumers look for more private (and less confrontational) spaces to communicate.