OUTFACE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

outface

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈfās

Definition of outface

as in to confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage rescue workers who outface the daily threat of catastrophe

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The ladies all get on a yacht and are confronted with cardboard cutouts of them in their very first season.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
As states confront rising electricity demand and growing concerns about affordability, community solar offers one practical way to expand energy options while delivering benefits to households and local communities.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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Centre-backs who regularly face pressure tend to produce the highest number of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Despite distancing herself from her Democratic predecessor, Klobuchar faced attacks from Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, who ran in the Republican primary, arguing that her leadership would be tantamount to giving Walz another term.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

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