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head-on

head-on


adverb,

adjective 
Definition:
 
with front facing forward: with the front facing toward something
We were sailing head-on into the teeth of the gale.
a head-on collision



adverb 
Definition:
 
without evasion or compromise: making no attempt to avoid the dangers or difficulties involved in something
addressed the controversy head-on



adjective 
Definition:
 
uncompromising: involving direct, fundamental, and uncompromising opposition
He tried to avoid a head-on clash with his business partner.

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