confront meaning and definition

CONFRONT verb

Definition of confront (verb)

1. oppose, as in hostility or a competition
   • "You must confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"; "The two enemies finally confronted each other"
   • synonyms: face
2. deal with (something unpleasant) head on
   • "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"
   • synonyms: face, face up
   • antonym: avoid
3. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
   • "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"
   • synonyms: face, present
4. be face to face with
   • "The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume"