CONFRONT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

confront

verb

kən-ˈfrənt

as in to face

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage you must confront your fear in order to conquer it

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Recent Examples of confront Trippier was forced to confront his footballing mortality up close when Newcastle signed the exceptional Tino Livramento, then 20, in summer 2023. —

George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 May 2026 For now, Lebanese families and business owners are confronting the challenges day by day and hoping for the best. —

Malak Harb, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Congress needs to stop chasing performative solutions that fail to confront predators themselves. —

Maureen Flatley, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026 When a devastating cancer diagnosis forces them back together, all three gather in Sheva’s childhood home, where they are confronted — quite literally — by their younger selves. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for confront

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face

Verb

Many have infinity-edge hot tubs—and the hotel is in the process of installing those in every casita—and all face the Sea of Cortez.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Scotland is making its ninth World Cup appearance… Also, Haiti will play a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand at Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale stadium on June 2 and Turkey, a USA group opponent, faces Venezuela there on June 6.

— Michelle Kaufman May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026