confrontation, encounter, showdown, face-off(noun)

a hostile disagreement face-to-face

face-off(verb)

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

face off, bully off(verb)

start a game by a face-off

face off(Noun)

(sports) The starting point, in a match of ice hockey. Two players face each other, for snatching the puck.

face off(Noun)

Either an actual or a figurative face to face confrontation, especially a bitter one.

face off(Verb)

To confront someone