confront

/kɒnˈfɹɒnt/ · verb

Meaning

To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with
To deal with.
To something bring face to face with.
To come up against; to encounter.
To engage in confrontation.
To set a thing side by side with; to compare.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

face up(English)present(English)face(English)confrontation(English)challenge(English)encounter(English)combating(English)contend(English)denies(English)demons(English)fears(English)ensuing(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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