Verb
1. 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"2. deal with (something unpleasant) head on;
"You must confront your problems""He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"3. 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"4. be face to face with;
"The child screamed when it confronted the man in the halloween costume"