confront

US /kənˈfrʌnt/

UK /kən'frʌnt/

B1

verb

  • To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
  • (Of problem) to face someone who must deal with it

other

  • To challenge someone, especially about something they have done wrong.
  • To stand or be directly in front of someone or something.

Examples

The demonstrators found themselves confronted by a line of police, blocking the road.

He is willing to confront problems directly.