Confront (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be face to face with; "The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; "We confronted him with the evidence"; "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"; "An enormous dilemma faces us".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Oppose, as in hostility or a competition; "You must confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"; "The two enemies finally confronted each other".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.