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confrontationalism

[/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃənəlɪzəm/]
noun
confrontacionismo
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.
Synonyms
aggressivenesscombativenessbelligerenceantagonism
Antonyms
diplomacyconciliationcooperationdialogue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confrontacionismo
Standard term used in political and social discourse
Portugal
confrontacionismo
Equivalent term with same usage in Portuguese discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek confrontation
adopt a confrontational stance
escalate tensions
take a hardline approach
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