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Encounter

🔄 Synonyms of "Encounter"

23 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
brushnoun	An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
playverb	(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
chancenoun	(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
hitverb	(heading, physical) To strike.
skirmishnoun	(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
confrontationnoun	The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
meetverb	To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
clashnoun	Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
findverb	(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
receiveverb	(transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
take onverb	To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
happenverb	(intransitive) To occur or take place.
meetingnoun	A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
showdownnoun	(idiomatic) The final battle between two opponents, in which there can be only one victor.
forgatherverb	(intransitive) To assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.
run acrossverb	(idiomatic) To find or discover by chance; to come across.
foregatherverb	Alternative form of forgather. [(intransitive) To assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.]
come acrossverb	(idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way). [(often) with as; or (often) with like]
coming uponnoun	a casual meeting with a person of thing
ran intoverb	come together
run intoverb	(intransitive but with prepositional object, by extension) To unexpectedly encounter or meet someone or something (literally or figuratively).
bumpnoun	A light blow or jolting collision.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Encounter"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
meetverb	To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
confrontationnoun	The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
findverb	(transitive) To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
take onverb	To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
happenverb	(intransitive) To occur or take place.
run intoverb	(intransitive but with prepositional object, by extension) To unexpectedly encounter or meet someone or something (literally or figuratively).
chancenoun	(countable) An opportunity or possibility.
receiveverb	(transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
come acrossverb	(idiomatic) To give an appearance or impression; to project a certain image; to seem or appear (to be some way). [(often) with as; or (often) with like]
run acrossverb	(idiomatic) To find or discover by chance; to come across.
showdownnoun	(idiomatic) The final battle between two opponents, in which there can be only one victor.
playverb	(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
meetingnoun	A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
foregatherverb	Alternative form of forgather. [(intransitive) To assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.]
bumpnoun	A light blow or jolting collision.
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
skirmishnoun	(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war.
forgatherverb	(intransitive) To assemble or gather together in one place, to gather up; to congregate.
clashnoun	Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
hitverb	(heading, physical) To strike.