—v.tr.
1 meet by chance or unexpectedly.
2 meet as an adversary.
—n.
1 a meeting by chance.
2 a meeting in conflict.
3 participation in an encounter group.
Phrases and idioms:
encounter group a group of persons seeking psychological benefit through close contact with one another.
Etymology: ME f. OF encontrer, encontre ult. f. L contra against
Useful english dictionary. 2012.