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confront
verb(con-front)
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Synonyms: face,
Examples:
You must confront your opponent.
The two enemies finally confronted each other.
confront
verb(con-front)
deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Synonyms: face, face up,
Antonyms: avoid,
Examples:
You must confront your problems.
confront
verb(con-front)
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Synonyms: face, present,
Examples:
We confronted him with the evidence.
confront
verb(con-front)
be face to face with
Examples:
The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume.

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