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to confront
01
to face someone, particularly in a way that is unfriendly or threatening
Transitive: to confront sb | to confront sb about sth
Examples
The manager confronted the employee about the missing inventory.
She summoned the courage to confront her abusive partner about his behavior.
02
to face or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly
Transitive: to confront a problem or issue
Examples
The manager decided to confront the team's productivity issues and implement new strategies.
Facing financial challenges, the company had to confront the need for cost-cutting measures.
03
to bring a challenging or uncomfortable situation, issue, or accusation to someone's attention
Ditransitive: to confront sb with an unpleasant situation or issue
Examples
The therapist confronted her patient with the destructive patterns of behavior.
The documentary confronted viewers with the harsh realities of climate change.
04
be face to face with
Transitive: to confront sb/sth
Examples
As the mist cleared, the hikers found themselves confronting a massive grizzly bear on the trail.
The soldier confronted his enemy on the battlefield, each waiting for the other to make the first move.
