Clues for the word "ENCOUNTER"

We've had 16 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 19 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on February 03, 2025.

Definition of encounter

adv. - To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; to struggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armies encounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, to encounter strong evidence of a truth.
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.
v. t. - A meeting face to face; a running against; a sudden or incidental meeting; an interview.
v. t. - A meeting, with hostile purpose; hence, a combat; a battle; as, a bloody encounter.