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Confrontation vs Showdown - What's the difference?

confrontation | showdown |

As nouns the difference between confrontation and showdown

is that confrontation is the act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face while showdown is the final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor.

confrontation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face
  • A conflict between armed forces

    • showdown

    English

    Noun

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