As nouns the difference between confrontation and confrontationist
is that confrontation is the act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face while confrontationist is one who favours confrontation.
confrontation
English
Noun
(
en noun)
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face
A conflict between armed forces
confrontationist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who favours confrontation.
Related terms
* confrontationism
* confrontationalism, confrontationalist