confront

//kənˈfrʌnt//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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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.