Encounter Meaning

There are 9 meaning(s) for word Encounter

Meaning 1 : contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

    Synonyms : meet,  play,  take on
Meaning 2 : come upon, as if by accident; meet with

    Synonyms : bump,  chance,  find,  happen
Meaning 3 : a casual meeting with a person or thing

    Synonyms : coming upon
Meaning 4 : experience as a reaction

    Synonyms : meet,  receive
Meaning 5 : a hostile disagreement face-to-face

    Synonyms : confrontation,  face-off,  showdown
Meaning 6 : come together

    Synonyms : come across,  meet,  run across,  run into,  see
Meaning 7 : a casual or unexpected convergence

    Example : there was a brief encounter in the hallway

    Synonyms : meeting
Meaning 8 : be beset by

    Synonyms : run into
Meaning 9 : a minor short-term fight

    Synonyms : brush,  clash,  skirmish


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