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 Before that, though — when Cooper confronts the ruler of the Las Vegas Strip, Robert House (Justin Theroux), in the penthouse of the Lucky 38 casino — what the audience sees is a giant, futuristic set piece. — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Throughout the special, Scovel repeatedly invites his viewers to see his act in one way, twists the material back on itself, and then mock-angrily confronts the crowd for their inappropriate reaction. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 In Vietnamese director Lê Bảo’s new film, an extended family confronts various rifts and estrangements in its ranks; years of silence must give way, slowly and haltingly, to communication. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 Helaena later confronts Rhaenyra, delivering some difficult truths before ultimately taking her own life. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Aided by deputy director Westfield (Michael Kelly) and her boss and mentor Kaitlyn (Kidman), Joe confronts enemies operating in the shadows, forcing her to reckon with a war that now reaches into every part of her life. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 Spidey confronts the teenage Jean, who mind-controls both the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and Punisher (Jon Bernthal) in a fight against him during an attack on Damage Control headquarters. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 The Hades sequence gets much of its emotional weight from Page, as Sinon confronts Odysseus with the lie that sent him to his death. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham assumed power Monday morning, vowing to move authority away from London as his new government confronts economic strain, political instability and potential friction with Washington. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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According to information presented in court Wednesday, McGraw now faces nine charges and 273 specifications involving 93 alleged victims, the station reported.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
As traditional luxury faces consumer resistance to ever-increasing costs, DeMellier offers design, craftsmanship, and value without the exorbitant price tag.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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