The best replacement for confrontation is cooperation.

The best alternatives to confrontation are rated as following:
★★★★★  cooperation
★★★★  socom 4
★★★  conflict
★★★  non confrontation
★★  avoidance
★★  criticism
★★  conversation
★★  socom 2
★  negotiation
★  altercation
  accommodation
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★★★★★ conflict
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