Definition of encounter

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Encounter (v. t.) A meeting face to face; a running against; a sudden or incidental meeting; an interview.

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Parry :: Parry (n.) A warding off of a thrust or blow, as in sword and bayonet exercises or in boxing; hence, figuratively, a defensive movement in debate or other intellectual encounter..
Meet :: Meet (v. t.) To come together with hostile purpose; to have an encounter or conflict.
Affront :: Affront (n.) An encounter either friendly or hostile.
Taint :: Taint (n.) An injury done to a lance in an encounter, without its being broken; also, a breaking of a lance in an encounter in a dishonorable or unscientific manner..
Cope :: Cope (v. i.) To encounter; to meet; to have to do with.
Lick :: Lick (v. t.) To strike with repeated blows for punishment; to flog; to whip or conquer, as in a pugilistic encounter..
Contest :: Contest (n.) Earnest struggle for superiority, victory, defense, etc.; competition; emulation; strife in arms; conflict; combat; encounter..
Bicker :: Bicker (n.) A skirmish; an encounter.
Join :: "Join (v. t.) To accept, or engage in, as a contest; as, to join encounter, battle, issue..
Courage :: Courage (n.) That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution..
Chock :: Chock (v. t.) To encounter.
Congressive :: Congressive (a.) Encountering, or coming together..
Justle :: Justle (n.) An encounter or shock; a jostle.
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..
Congress :: Congress (n.) A sudden encounter; a collision; a shock; -- said of things.
Valor :: Valor (n.) Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity.
Repeat :: Repeat (v. t.) To make trial of again; to undergo or encounter again.
Entertain :: Entertain (v. t.) To meet or encounter, as an enemy..
Rencounter :: Rencounter (v. i.) To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
Congress :: Congress (n.) A meeting of individuals, whether friendly or hostile; an encounter..
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