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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of confronting
as in facing
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
you must confront your fear in order to conquer it
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“Confronting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confronting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.
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