confront
/kənˈfɹʌnt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: confronts · confronting · confronted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
Verb
Examples
It is important that police officers learn to deescalate situations in which someone confronts them aggressively.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To deal with.
Verb
Examples
confront a problem
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “confront” mean?
To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
Is “confront” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.