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English to English verb
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oppose, as in hostility or a competition |  | Example: You must confront your opponent
Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring
The two enemies finally confronted each other
source: wordnet30
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deal with (something unpleasant) head on | | Example: You must confront your problems
He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes
source: wordnet30
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present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize | | Example: We confronted him with the evidence
He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
An enormous dilemma faces us
source: wordnet30
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be face to face with | | Example: The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume
source: wordnet30
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To stand facing or in front of; to face; esp. to face hostilely; to oppose with firmness. | | source: webster1913
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