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Confrontation

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Negative EmotionsPlay
Confrontations often involve negative feelings, such as anger or frustration, during disagreements. SlideThe meeting turned into an ugly confrontation as tempers flared.
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Power DynamicsPlay
Confrontations can highlight power struggles, with each side trying to assert authority. SlideThe protest became a confrontation with the authorities refusing to budge.
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Scalable IntensityPlay
Confrontations can range from mild, verbal disagreements to intense, physical altercations. SlideA minor confrontation over parking escalated quickly.