self-confrontation

noun

self-con·​fron·​ta·​tion ˌself-ˌkän-(ˌ)frən-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce self-confrontation (audio)

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The duo’s performance artfully melds emotion with physical prowess, illustrating the song’s themes of self-confrontation and acceptance. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-confrontation was in 1961

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“Self-confrontation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confrontation. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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