Standing opposite each other (e.g., mountains or buildings); two entities facing one another.
谷の両側に高い山が対峙している。
Tall mountains stand facing each other on both sides of the valley.
古い城壁と新しいビルが町で対峙している景色は不思議だ。
The sight of an old castle wall facing new buildings in town is striking.
A confrontation or tense standoff between opposing forces, groups, or individuals.
警察とデモ隊が通りで対峙している。
Police and demonstrators are confronting each other on the street.
両チームは最後まで対峙し、勝敗は延長戦で決まった。
The two teams were evenly matched until the end, and the result was decided in overtime.
政府と野党が政策を巡って対峙した。
The government and the opposition confronted each other over policy.