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confrontational

[kon-fruhn-tey-shuh-nl, -fruhn-] / ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃə nl, -frʌn- /


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Confrontational and surprising, its the comic equivalent of not just airing a marriage’s dirty laundry in public, but broadcasting it on a Jumbotron.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Confrontational actions haven't picked up speed in the United States as fast as they have in the United Kingdom, but there are signs that a wave may be starting here as well.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2022

"Confrontational", "devastating", "visceral", "frazzled", "guttural, volcanic crescendos of industrial gnarl".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2021

Confrontational approaches — debating, badgering or insisting on your own way — make other people defensive and less willing to come to an agreement, Christian says.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2021

At the Confrontational Games, everything is being exposed.

From Washington Post • Aug. 9, 2016



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