/ kənˈfrʌnt; NAmE / verb [ vn ]
1.
( of problems or a difficult situation ) to appear and need to be dealt with by sb :
the economic problems confronting the country
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition.
2.
to deal with a problem or difficult situation
SYN face up to :
She knew that she had to confront her fears.
3.
to face sb so that they cannot avoid seeing and hearing you, especially in an unfriendly or dangerous situation :
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber.
4.
confront sb with sb/sth to make sb face or deal with an unpleasant or difficult person or situation :
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship.
5.
be confronted with sth to have sth in front of you that you have to deal with or react to :
Most people when confronted with a horse will pat it.
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 16th cent.: from French confronter , from medieval Latin confrontare , from Latin con- with + frons , front- face.