encountering

The word “encountering” has 4 syllables: en-coun-ter-ing

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkaʊntɚɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for encountering?

In the thesaurus, “encountering” has 32 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for encountering

accosting
battling
bumping into
catching
coming across
confronting
contending
crisscrossing
crossing
discovering
emulating
engaging
facing
fighting
finding
greeting
meeting
opposing
passing
re-encountering
reencountering
remeeting
rivaling
rivalling
running across
running against
running into
running upon
saluting
striking
taking on
turning up

Antonyms for encountering

avoiding
dodging
ducking
eluding
escaping
evading
retreating
shaking
shunning

Meanings of encountering

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.
noun
1. An encounter; a meeting.

Example Sentences

She kept encountering problems with the new software update.
The travelers feared encountering wild animals in the jungle.
He is encountering resistance from his colleagues regarding the proposal.
They are encountering new opportunities as their business expands.
While hiking, we enjoyed encountering rare species of birds.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to encountering, such as: accosting, avoiding, battling, bumping into, catching, coming across, confronting.

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