Confront: meaning, definitions and examples

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confront

 

[ kənˈfrʌnt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a conflict situation

To confront means to face someone or something in a challenging or hostile manner, especially in a conflict situation. It involves directly addressing a problem or issue, often in a direct and assertive way.

Synonyms

challenge, confrontation, face, face up to

Examples of usage

  • She confronted her fears head-on and overcame them.
  • The manager confronted the employee about his poor performance at work.
Context #2 | Verb

to face a difficult situation

Confront can also mean to face or deal with a difficult situation or problem. It implies actively dealing with something that is challenging or unpleasant.

Examples of usage

  • They had to confront the harsh realities of their financial situation.
  • She confronted the decision of whether to quit her job and start her own business.
Context #3 | Noun

a meeting or conflict

As a noun, confront can refer to a meeting or conflict between two or more people or groups where there is a direct encounter or interaction.

Examples of usage

  • The confront between the two rival gangs led to a violent altercation.
  • The confront between the union and management resulted in a strike.

Translations

Translations of the word "confront" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confrontar

🇮🇳 सामना करना (sāmnā karnā)

🇩🇪 konfrontieren

🇮🇩 menghadapi

🇺🇦 протистояти

🇵🇱 konfrontować

🇯🇵 直面する (chokumen suru)

🇫🇷 confronter

🇪🇸 confrontar

🇹🇷 yüzleşmek

🇰🇷 직면하다 (jikmyeonhada)

🇸🇦 يواجه (yuwajih)

🇨🇿 konfrontovat

🇸🇰 konfrontovať

🇨🇳 面对 (miànduì)

🇸🇮 soočiti se

🇮🇸 mæta

🇰🇿 қарсы тұру (qarşy turu)

🇬🇪 დაპირისპირება (dapirispireba)

🇦🇿 qarşılaşmaq

🇲🇽 confrontar

Etymology

The word 'confront' originated from the Latin word 'confrontare', which means 'to stand face to face with'. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. The concept of confronting challenges or opponents has been prevalent throughout history, with the word evolving to encompass various aspects of facing difficult situations or conflicts.

See also: confrontation, confrontational, confronting.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,138 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.