encounter

ot noun

1. A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected. Their encounter was a matter of chance.
2. A hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.
3. A match between two opposing sides.

fe’l verb

1. To engage in conflict, as with an enemy. Three armies encountered at Waterloo.
2. To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
3. To confront (someone or something) face to face.