No. 7,614 in Dutch
confrontatie
Confrontation.
In a sentence
De confrontatie tussen de twee meningen leidde tot een interessante discussie.
The confrontation between the two opinions led to an interesting discussion.
In this sentence, 'confrontatie' is used to indicate a figurative meeting or clash between two different ideas or viewpoints.
Tijdens de confrontatie met de waarheid voelde hij zich ongemakkelijk.
During the confrontation with the truth, he felt uncomfortable.
'Confrontatie' here describes a personal and emotional encounter with an accepted reality.
De confrontatie op het voetbalveld eindigde gelukkig zonder gewonden.
The confrontation on the soccer field fortunately ended without injuries.
This usage of 'confrontatie' refers to a physical or verbal encounter between individuals or groups.
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