1. A political or social ideology or strategy that favors direct confrontation and conflict as a means to achieve goals or resolve disputes
The activist group's confrontationalism alienated potential moderate supporters.
O confrontacionismo do grupo de ativistas afastou potenciais apoiadores moderados.
2. A tendency or practice of engaging in hostile or aggressive confrontations rather than seeking compromise or dialogue
The government's confrontationalism with the opposition parties hindered productive negotiations.
O confrontacionismo do governo com os partidos da oposição prejudicou as negociações produtivas.