What does confront mean?
Confront means (transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with..
Confront
/kənˈfɹʌnt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
- (transitive) To deal with.
- (transitive) To bring someone face to face with something.
- (transitive) To come up against; to encounter.
- (intransitive) To engage in confrontation.
- (transitive) To set a thing side by side with; to compare.
- (transitive) To put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to.
Example Sentences
It is important that police officers learn to deescalate situations in which someone confronts them aggressively.
confront a problem
We should confront him about the missing money.
Inter Milan are to confront Juventus in the final.
Synonyms for confront
Antonyms for confront
Related Words
Word Forms
- confronts
- confronting
- confronted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for confront?
Common synonyms include oppose, challenge, tackle, present.
What is the opposite of confront?
Possible antonyms include avoid.
How do you use confront in a sentence?
It is important that police officers learn to deescalate situations in which someone confronts them aggressively.
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