encounters

/IH0 N K AW1 N T ER0 Z/

noun

1
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
“Their encounter was a matter of chance.”
2
A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
3
A match between two opposing sides.

Synonyms

verb

1
To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
2
To confront (someone or something) face to face.
3
To engage in conflict, as with an enemy.
“Three armies encountered at Waterloo.”

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