encounter synonyms

encounter

n.

  1. A coming together

    meeting, confrontation, contact, rendezvous; see appointment 2, meeting 1.

  2. Hostile or violent contact

    conflict, clash, collision, brush; see battle 1, fight 1. See syn. study at battle.

encounter

v.

  1. To meet unexpectedly

    meet, come upon, face, confront; see find 1, meet 6.

  2. To meet in conflict

    battle, contend against, attack, struggle; see fight 2, meet 6.

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