The difference between Confrontation and Encounter
When used as nouns, confrontation means the act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face, whereas encounter means an unplanned or unexpected meeting.
Encounter is also verb with the meaning: to meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.
check bellow for the other definitions of Confrontation and Encounter
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Confrontation as a noun:
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
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Confrontation as a noun:
A conflict between armed forces.
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Encounter as a verb (transitive):
To meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.
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Encounter as a verb (transitive):
To confront (someone or something) face to face.
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Encounter as a verb (ambitransitive):
To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
Examples:
"Three armies encountered at Waterloo."
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Encounter as a noun:
An unplanned or unexpected meeting.
Examples:
"Their encounter was a matter of chance."
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Encounter as a noun:
A hostile meeting; a confrontation or skirmish.
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Encounter as a noun:
A sudden, often violent clash, as between combatants.
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Encounter as a noun (sports):
A match between two opposing sides.