- en·coun·terinˈkoun(t)ər,enˈkoun(t)ər/verb
- 1.unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile)."we have encountered one small problem"
synonyms: experience, hit, run into, come up against, face, be faced with,confront "we encountered a slight problem"
noun- 1.an unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.
synonyms: meeting, chance meeting "an unexpected encounter"