rencounter

[ren-kuhn-ter]

rencounter Definition

• 1. a chance meeting or encounter, especially one that is unplanned
• 2. a hostile or violent meeting or clash between individuals or groups

Using rencounter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rencounter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two old friends had a happy rencounter at the airport.

• Example

  The rencounter between the rival gangs led to a violent fight.

• Example

  The rencounter with the bear left him shaken but unharmed.

rencounter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rencounter

• encounter
• meeting
• confrontation
• clash
• skirmish

Phrases with rencounter

• by chance

  happening unexpectedly or without planning

  Example

  They had a rencounter by chance in the park.

• come across

  meet someone or find something by chance

  Example

  I came across an old friend in the supermarket.

• face off

  confront someone or something in a hostile or competitive way

  Example

  The two teams faced off in the championship game.

Origins of rencounter

from Middle French 'rencontrer', meaning 'to meet'

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Summary: rencounter in Brief

The term 'rencounter' [ren-kuhn-ter] refers to a chance or unplanned meeting, or a hostile or violent clash between individuals or groups. Examples include 'The two old friends had a happy rencounter at the airport.' and 'The rencounter between the rival gangs led to a violent fight.' Synonyms include 'encounter,' 'meeting,' and 'confrontation.' Phrases like 'by chance' and 'come across' denote unexpected meetings, while 'face off' implies a hostile confrontation.