confrontation
noun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən/ usa situation in which people or groups with opposing ideas or opinions disagree angrily:
confrontation between sb and sb The agreement ended a potentially serious confrontation between management and unions at the plant.
confrontation with sb She resigned after an angry confrontation with her manager.
have/risk/get into a confrontation I ignored their comments, rather than risk a confrontation.
Try to avoid confrontation with the people who report to you.