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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.

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Word Description / Examples
confront

Use this word when someone meets or deals with a situation or person directly, often implying a degree of seriousness or conflict.

  • She decided to confront her boss about the unfair treatment
  • The police confronted the suspect outside the house
face

This word is versatile and can be used in general situations where one needs to deal with something directly, often a problem or difficult situation.

  • She had to face the reality of the situation
  • We all have to face our fears at some point
challenge

This word is typically used when someone is questioning or disputing something, or when facing a difficult task that tests one's abilities or determination.

  • He challenged the decision of the court
  • The hike up the mountain was a considerable challenge
confrontation

Usually used in situations where there is a direct conflict or disagreement between people. It often has a negative or aggressive connotation.

  • The confrontation between the two players led to a heated argument
  • There was a tense confrontation between the protestors and the police
face up to

Usually used when someone is accepting and dealing with something difficult or unpleasant, implying courage and honesty.

  • He finally faced up to the mistakes he made in the past
  • It's time to face up to the challenges ahead

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.