CONFRONTS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

confronts

verb

present tense third-person singular of confront

as in faces

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 confronts Seyfried confronts Evans Things turn ugly during that same visit to Evans’ home. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Junhee’s sister confronts Donghwa outright about the foolishness of not taking money from his father. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 In an earlier episode, Pam confronts Grace’s mother about abusing her daughter and ends up bashing in the woman’s head with a meat tenderizer — which sounds like a pivotal moment but plays more like a side quest. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Nothing comes of it, of course, until months later, when Corinne sees the news that Kiberlain is taking to the Paris stage in a production of the very same play, and bitterly confronts her outside the theater. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Like Jonah, Jay confronts the possibility that divine will, fate, or whatever governs the universe cannot be outrun. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Accused homecoming shooter posts bond as Minnesota confronts Somali gang violence. — FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Why a 'partial yield' works so quickly When your partner confronts you, some part of them is preemptively braced for the effort of convincing you. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026 Specialized sources have described the film as a work that confronts the legacy of Syria’s prison and detention system through memory, testimony, and the restoration of survivors’ voices. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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Prosecutors said Wilcox faces a maximum sentence of 74 years to life in prison.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Despite seeking international support and launching a new military offensive, Saudi Arabia faces a conflict with no clear endgame, as fragmented allies and unresolved regional tensions make a lasting solution hard to achieve.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

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