He would prefer not to have a 'confrontation' with the authorities.
There were several violent 'confrontations' between rival gangs.
a series of 'confrontations' between residents and police
(..) I think I've made my point. Yeah? How about I make a point out of your pointy little head? Let me remind you, while my moral support is absolute, in a physical confrontation, I will be less than useless. There's not going to be a confrontation. In fact, I doubt if he can even spell "confrontation." (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Middle Earth Paradigm Season: 1 Episode 6