encounter

/ɪnˈkaʊntə//ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/

noun

  1. 1

    A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.

    “Their encounter was a matter of chance.”
  2. 2

    A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.

  3. 3

    A match between two opposing sides.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

  2. 2

    To confront (someone or something) face to face.

  3. 3

    To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.

    “Three armies encountered at Waterloo.”

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