CONFRONT
- to face defiantly [v CONFRONTED, CONFRONTING, CONFRONTS]
- (of a problem, difficulty, etc.) Present itself to (someone) so that dealing with it cannot be avoided
- Meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
- Face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation)
- Compel (someone) to face or consider something, esp. by way of accusation
- Appear or be placed in front of (someone) so as to unsettle or threaten