Definition of confronts

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  • confronts is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • confronts is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • confronts is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of confronts

  • oppose, as in hostility or a competition (verb)

    Examples

    1. You must confront your opponent
    2. The two enemies finally confronted each other

    Synonyms

    1. face
  • deal with (something unpleasant) head on (verb)

    Examples

    1. You must confront your problems

    Synonyms

    1. face
    2. face up
  • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize (verb)

    Examples

    1. We confronted him with the evidence

    Synonyms

    1. face
    2. present
  • be face to face with (verb)

    Examples

    1. The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume

See definition of confronts in Merriam Webster