Random Definitions, also from Utility of Force

confrontation - aim to influence opponent, aim to win a clash of wills
conflict - purpose is to destroy, take, hold, forcibly obtain by application of violence

Confrontation is sometimes won by conflict, but not always.

The Joker kept trying to push Batman into conflict. I'm not completely sure as to the utility of Batman, but I need to ponder that more.

Just in here for keeping.