Meaning & Definition of Confront in English
English⟶
Confront
/kənfrənt/
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"
synonym:
- confront,
- face
2. Deal with (something unpleasant) head on
- "You must confront your problems"
- "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"
synonym:
- confront,
- face up,
- face
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"
synonym:
- confront,
- face,
- present
4. Be face to face with
- "The child screamed when he confronted the man in the halloween costume"
synonym:
- confront
Examples of using
In Ankara, I made clear that America is not – and never will be – at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security.
In Ankara, I made clear that the United States is not – and never will be – at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security.