THESAURUS

Encounter Thesaurus

(transitive) To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

Synonyms for Encounter

Depending on context, synonyms include clash, confrontation, brush, skirmish, see, play.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include meet, confrontation, happen, chance, receive, showdown.

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What is another word for encounter?

Possible synonyms include clash, confrontation, brush, skirmish, see.

Can every synonym replace encounter?

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