verb
1.
to stand over against in the role of an adversary or enemy
he confronted his accusers with perfect aplomb
Synonyms: affront, encounter, face, meet; compare meet 6
Related Word: beard, brave, challenge, defy; flout, scorn, scout; oppose, resist, withstand
Idioms: come to close quarters with, come up against
Contrasted words: avoid, elude, evade
2.
Synonyms: accost 2, face, front