CONFRONT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

confront

verb

kən-ˈfrənt

as in to face

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage you must confront your fear in order to conquer it

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Recent Examples of confront Similarly, President Kennedy chose diplomacy over war to confront China’s nuclear ambitions. —

John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 9 May 2026 The dinner scene with Niall’s mum, Lori (Neve McIntosh), and Ruben’s mum, Maura (Marianne McIvor) — when Joanna confronts them over Ruben’s behaviour — is both chilling and cathartic. —

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 May 2026 That left medical institutions and states confronting the question of what to do about them. —

Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026 The person confronted the two about fighting, and then ran inside an apartment to get Crosby and another person. —

Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for confront

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The delay would affect low-income areas with scant resources and other neighborhoods facing challenges like high wildfire risk, historic structures or vulnerability to sea-level rise.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
But as with other collectibles markets, buyers face a multitude of risks in this off-piste asset class.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 9 May 2026