encounter vs one-nighter

encounter

noun
  • A sexual encounter; sexual activity, especially unplanned or unexpected, between people not in a sexual relationship, that usually does not lead to the establishment of a relationship, and may or may not happen again. A sexual encounter could be consensual or non-consensual; in the latter case, it is a sexual assault. A consensual sexual encounter that happens only once is commonly known as a one-night stand. 

  • A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants. 

  • A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected. 

  • A match between two opposing sides. 

  • An extrajudicial killing or execution. 

verb
  • To execute someone extrajudicially. 

  • To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly. 

  • To confront (someone or something) face to face. 

  • To engage in conflict, as with an enemy. 

one-nighter

noun
  • Synonym of one-night stand (single sexual encounter) 

  • Synonym of one-night stand (single evening's performance) 

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