Synonyms of faced

faced

verb

past tense of face

1

as in met

to stand or sit with the face or front toward

the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• met
• bordered
• fronted
• looked (toward)
• pointed (toward)
• dominated
• overlooked
• touched
• bounded
• adjoined
• skirted
• rimmed
• abutted
• fringed
• margined
• neighbored
• looked down (on)
• commanded

2

as in confronted

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage

movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confronted
• encountered
• braved
• withstood
• dared
• bearded
• stood up to
• resisted
• met
• defied
• breasted
• fought
• brazened
• outfaced
• approached
• challenged
• outbraved
• stood
• fronted
• faced up (to)
• affronted
• opposed
• battled
• accosted
• cornered
• combated
• repelled
• contended (with)
• squared (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoided
• ducked
• dodged
• sidestepped
• shirked
• shunned
• eschewed
• escaped
• shook
• evaded
• eluded
• funked

3

as in clad

to cover with something that protects

we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clad
• sheathed
• surrounded
• wrapped
• clothed
• encased
• dressed
• robed
• enveloped
• arrayed
• garbed
• sided
• shrouded
• blanketed
• veiled
• encompassed
• enclosed
• skinned
• embraced
• mantled
• lapped
• swathed
• appareled
• overlaid
• invested
• enshrouded
• embowered
• overspread
• enwrapped
• embosomed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposed
• stripped
• bared
• denuded
• unswathed

4

as in encountered

to enter into contest or conflict with

the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encountered
• met
• engaged
• fought
• battled
• took on
• opposed
• contended
• emulated
• rivaled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escaped
• evaded
• retreated
• eluded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of faced

That progression is important because solid-state batteries have faced a difficult transition from promising laboratory cells to reliable, high-volume manufacturing. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

The psychological thriller, which Zeller wrote, produced and directed, follows the emotional and moral challenges faced by a couple in an increasingly uncertain world. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Businesses interested in outdoor dining in Davis have faced inconsistent requirements, costs and administrative hurdles, Brett Lee, executive director of the Downtown Davis Association, said in an interview. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Other Chinese players before Zhang have faced obstacles of their own. — Fred He, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Geordyn Hayes also faced two felony cases involving allegations of child abuse or injury filed in February 2026. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Green said the current moment reflects a long-term bet on Los Angeles, which has faced shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic as well as the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

El-Sayed has taken heat from some in his party over his associations with Piker, the left-wing streamer whose comments about American Jews have faced intense criticism in recent days. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

The decision came as the policy faced a fresh wave of litigation. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026