Meaning of 'confront'

verb

to deal with something unpleasant head on

Example: "You must confront your problems."

Synonyms: face

verb

to present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

Example: "We confronted them with the evidence."

Synonyms: present

verb

to oppose, as in hostility or a competition

Example: "You must confront your opponent"

Synonyms: face

verb

to be face to face with

Example: "The child screamed when they confronted the man in the Halloween costume."