noun as in strong fondness

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confrontation, assertiveness

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Example Sentences

Example:The meeting ended with a successful confrontation rather than a standoff.

Definition:A formal or direct meeting where opinions or disagreements are discussed and sometimes confronted or argued about.

From confrontation

Example:She is very assertive when it comes to standing up for her rights.

Definition:The ability or practice of expressing one's beliefs, ideas, and needs in a direct, honest, and forceful way without harming others or being unreasonable.

From assertiveness