Scrabble?! ENCOUNTER

Definitions of ENCOUNTER in various dictionaries:

noun - a minor short-term fight

noun - a casual or unexpected convergence

noun - a casual meeting with a person or thing

noun - a hostile disagreement face-to-face

verb - come together

verb - come upon, as if by accident

verb - be beset by

verb - experience as a reaction

verb - contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

A meeting, especially one that is unplanned, unexpected, or brief: a chance encounter in the park.

A hostile or adversarial confrontation; a contest: a tense naval encounter.

An often violent meeting; a clash.

To meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon: encountered an old friend on the street.

To confront in battle or contention.

To meet, especially unexpectedly.