Synonyms of the word

showdown

• n. The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor.
• n. The final round in a poker match, where the all remaining players' cards have to be put down on the table…

confrontation

• n. The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face.
• n. A conflict between armed forces.

disagreement

• n. An argument or debate.
• n. A condition of not agreeing or concurring.

encounter

• v. (transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly.
• v. (transitive) To confront (someone or something) face to face.
• v. (transitive, intransitive) To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
• n. An unplanned or unexpected meeting.
• n. A hostile meeting; a confrontation or skirmish.
• n. A sudden, often violent clash, as between combatants.
• n. (sports) A match between two opposing sides.

face-off

• n. A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.
• n. (ice hockey) The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.