confront
(verb)
verb
1. oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- You must confront your opponent
- The two enemies finally confronted each other
Similar word(s): face
Definition categories: competition, encounter, meet, play
2. deal with (something unpleasant) head on
- You must confront your problems
Similar word(s): face
Definition categories: communication, approach
3. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
- We confronted him with the evidence
Similar word(s): face, present
Definition categories: communication
4. be face to face with
- The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume
Definition categories: stative, face, front, look
Sentences with confront as a verb:
- We should confront him about the missing money.