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

[ Syn: face ]

deal with (something unpleasant) head on; You must confront your problems; He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes

[ Syn: face up , face ]

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

[ Syn: face , present ]

be face to face with; The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume'