face-off English

Meaning face-off meaning

What does face-off mean?

face-off

— noun (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players

— noun (= confrontation) a hostile disagreement face-to-face

Synonyms face-off synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as face-off?

face-off English » English

confrontation

showdown

kickoff

encounter

dispute

startup

starting time

starting

start-off

start

skirmish

side angle

send-off

scrummage

scrum

scrimmage

run-in

quarrel

pettifoggery

opening move

match

kick-off

game

face off

disagreement

contestation

contention

confrontations

conflict

commencement

clash

arguing

altercation