CONFRONT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

confront

verb

kən-ˈfrənt

Definition of confront

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 After a peaceful march through Paris, a crowd of several thousand protestors confronted police, who used tear gas and a water cannon to block them, according to a CNN team at the scene. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Douglas detailed his volatile relationship with his late father, Kirk Douglas, his son Cameron’s addiction and imprisonment, and the Stage 4 cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront his own mortality. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 When Risch declined to debate, Achilles showed up to directly confront the incumbent at a limited public appearance in Boise, where Risch was set to speak at a 9/11 memorial event. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026 And a rookie cop confronts an otherworldly threat in a remote Korean village. — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confront

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The group has faced criticism over its stances on various issues, including the wars in Gaza and Iran.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
The move also lands weeks before Election Day, as Hochul faces Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman, who has criticized her for not opting in sooner.

— Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

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