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confronted

 

[ kənˈfrʌntɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

facing someone

To confront someone means to face them, often in a challenging or aggressive manner. This term often implies a direct confrontation about a particular issue or disagreement. Confrontation can arise in personal relationships, workplaces, or any situation where there is a conflict or need for clarity. It's essential to approach such situations with care, as they can lead to heightened emotions and stress.

Synonyms

address, challenge, face, tackle

Examples of usage

  • She confronted her friend about the rumors.
  • The detective confronted the suspect with evidence.
  • He confronted his fears during the public speaking event.

Translations

Translations of the word "confronted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfrentado

🇮🇳 सामना किया

🇩🇪 konfrontiert

🇮🇩 dihadapi

🇺🇦 зіткнувся

🇵🇱 konfrontowany

🇯🇵 対面した

🇫🇷 confronté

🇪🇸 enfrentado

🇹🇷 karşılaşan

🇰🇷 대면한

🇸🇦 واجه

🇨🇿 konfrontován

🇸🇰 konfrontovaný

🇨🇳 面对

🇸🇮 soočeni

🇮🇸 mótmælt

🇰🇿 көзше-көз кездескен

🇬🇪 შეხვედრილი

🇦🇿 qarşılaşdı

🇲🇽 enfrentado

Etymology

The word 'confronted' is the past tense of the verb 'confront,' which originates from the Latin word 'confrontare,' meaning 'to oppose' or 'to stand facing.' In English, the term evolved in the 15th century, embodying the idea of facing a challenge or adversary directly. Historically, 'confront' has been used in various contexts, both in confrontational and non-confrontational scenarios, such as discussions, meetings, and debates. As society evolved, the implications of confrontation changed, with a greater emphasis on dialogue and resolution rather than aggression. Today, 'confronted' signifies not just the act of facing someone, but also the complexity of human interactions and the need to address contentious issues.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,998 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.