v. Function: verb
1 to stand over against in the role of an adversary or enemy FF1C; he confronted his accusers with perfect aplomb FF1E;
Synonyms: affront, encounter, face, meet; compare MEET 6
Related Words: beard, brave, challenge, defy; flout, scorn, scout; oppose, resist, withstand
Idioms: come to close quarters with, come up against
Contrasted Words: avoid, elude, evade
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Synonyms: ACCOST 2, face, front