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. Robert Kelly:

   The South Korean left has been more accommodating of North Korea, more willing to engage. The South Korean right has been more hawkish and more confrontational.

2. 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.

3. Milan Vaishnav:

   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.

4. Congresswoman Waters:

   We’ve got to stay on the street, and we’ve got to get more active. We’ve got to get more confrontational. We’ve got to make sure that they know that we mean business.

5. Michael McCarthy:

   This is a confrontational moment and I would expect full speed ahead escalation.