Definition of encounter

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of encounter is as below...

Encounter (v. i.) To meet face to face; to have a meeting; to meet, esp. as enemies; to engage in combat; to fight; as, three armies encountered at Waterloo..

Lern More About Encounter

Run :: Run (v. i.) To encounter or incur, as a danger or risk; as, to run the risk of losing one's life. See To run the chances, below..
Affront :: Affront (v. t.) To face in defiance; to confront; as, to affront death; hence, to meet in hostile encounter..
Rencounter :: Rencounter (v. i.) To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
Counter :: Counter (n.) An encounter.
Cope :: Cope (v. t.) To match one's self against; to meet; to encounter.
Shock :: Shock (v. i.) To meet with a shock; to meet in violent encounter.
Stour :: Stour (n.) A battle or tumult; encounter; combat; disturbance; passion.
Justle :: Justle (n.) An encounter or shock; a jostle.
Chock :: Chock (n.) An encounter.
Incur :: Incur (v. t.) To meet or fall in with, as something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to put one's self in the way of; to expose one's self to; to become liable or subject to; to bring down upon one's self; to encounter; to contract; as, to incur debt, danger, displeasure/ penalty, responsibility, etc..
Rencontre :: Rencontre (n.) Same as Rencounter, n..
Chock :: Chock (v. t.) To encounter.
Meet :: Meet (v. t.) To come in collision with; to confront in conflict; to encounter hostilely; as, they met the enemy and defeated them; the ship met opposing winds and currents..
Rencounter :: Rencounter (n.) A causal combat or action; a sudden contest or fight without premeditation, as between individuals or small parties..
Congress :: Congress (n.) A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter..
Fortitude :: Fortitude (n.) That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble..
Rencounter :: Rencounter (v. t.) To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
Encounter :: Encounter (v. i.) To meet face to face; to have a meeting; to meet, esp. as enemies; to engage in combat; to fight; as, three armies encountered at Waterloo..
Adventure :: Adventure (n.) The encountering of risks; hazardous and striking enterprise; a bold undertaking, in which hazards are to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat..
Hosting :: Hosting (n.) An encounter; a battle.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us