Confront
/kənˈfrʌnt/
To confront means to directly face someone about a problem or disagreement, often to talk about what happened and try to solve it together.
Examples
- When the basketball team faced their toughest opponent in the championship game, they knew they had to confront their fears and play their best to secure a victory.
- In the science fair, Sarah decided to confront the challenge of creating a working robot, even though she initially felt overwhelmed by the complexity of the project.
- During the group project, Lisa had to confront her classmates about their lack of participation, hoping to encourage them to contribute equally for the success of their presentation.
Synonyms
challenge
face
address
meet
oppose
call out
Antonyms
avoid
ignore
back down
flee
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