encounter

The word “encounter” has 3 syllables: en-coun-ter

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for encounter?

In the thesaurus, “encounter” has 44 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for encounter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for encounter

noun
1. A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
2. A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
3. A match between two opposing sides.
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.

During the hike, they had an unexpected encounter with a wild bear.
The detective’s first encounter with the suspect revealed surprising details.
She described her encounter with the famous author as life-changing.
Their brief encounter at the airport left a lasting impression on him.
The soldiers prepared for a possible encounter with the enemy.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to encounter, such as: accost, argument, avoid, battle, brawl, brush, bump into.

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