hostile+encounter
71fight — A hostile encounter, affray, or altercation; a physical or verbal struggle for victory; pugilistic combat. Gitlow v. Kiely, D.C.N.Y., 44 F.2d 227, 232. See also affray …
72congress — [käŋ′grəs, kän′gris] n. [ME congresse < L congressus, a meeting, hostile encounter, pp. of congredi, to come together < com , together + gradi, to walk < gradus, a step: see GRADE] 1. a coming together; meeting 2. sexual intercourse 3.… …
73velitation — [vel΄ə tā′shən] n. [L velitatio < velitatus, pp. of velitari, to skirmish < velites,VELITES] a hostile encounter; skirmish or dispute …
74close with — ˈklōz transitive verb 1. : to approach close to 2. : to engage in hostile encounter at close quarters 3. : to ratify an agreement with * * * close with 1. To accede to 2. To grapple or engage in combat with • • • Main Entry: ↑ …
75clash´ing|ly — clash «klash», noun, verb. –n. 1. a loud, harsh sound like that of two things running into each other, of striking metal, or of bells rung together but not in tune: »He heard the clash of cymbals. 2. Figurative. a) strong disagreement or conflict …
76clash´er — clash «klash», noun, verb. –n. 1. a loud, harsh sound like that of two things running into each other, of striking metal, or of bells rung together but not in tune: »He heard the clash of cymbals. 2. Figurative. a) strong disagreement or conflict …
77meet|ing — «MEE tihng», noun. 1. the act or fact of coming together: »a meeting of minds, a chance meeting with an old friend. 2. the act or fact of coming together or assembling for worship: »a Quaker meeting, a prayer meeting. 3. any act of coming… …
78Encountered — Encounter En*coun ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encountered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Encountering}.] [OF. encontrer; pref. en (L. in) + contre against, L. contra. See {Counter}, adv.] To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance,… …
79Encountering — Encounter En*coun ter, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Encountered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Encountering}.] [OF. encontrer; pref. en (L. in) + contre against, L. contra. See {Counter}, adv.] To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance,… …
80Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
