confront Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb oppose, as in hostility or a competition
   face.
   
   • You must confront your opponent
   • Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring
   • The two enemies finally confronted each other
2. verb deal with (something unpleasant) head on
   face up; face.
   
   • You must confront your problems
   • He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes
3. verb present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
   present; face.
   
   • 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
4. verb be face to face with
   
   • The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume

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