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Meaning of the word confront in English

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confront

US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kənˈfrʌnt/
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Verb

1.

meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent

Example:
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She decided to confront her accuser in court.
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He had to confront his fears to overcome them.
Synonym:
face meet challenge tackle deal with
2.

present (a difficulty, problem, or accusation) to someone for consideration or action

Example:
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The police decided to confront him with the evidence.
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The report confronts us with the harsh realities of climate change.
Synonym:
present put before lay before bring to the attention of
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confrontation confrontational confronted confronting