confront
//kənˈfrʌnt//
Verb
confrontInfinitive
confrontPresent tense
confrontedPast tense
confrontedPast participle
confrontingPresent participle
confrontsThird-person singular
1
to face someone in a challenging or hostile way, especially to deal with a difficult situation or person directly
She decided to confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
2
to present someone with something, especially evidence or facts, that they must deal with or respond to
She confronted him with the evidence of his lies.
3
to be faced with or encounter a problem, difficulty, or unpleasant situation
Many families are confronted with financial difficulties during economic downturns.