confronted

[kənˈfrʌntɪd]

confronted Definition

  • 1to face or deal with a difficult situation or person
  • 2to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility, or defiance

Using confronted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confronted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was confronted with a difficult decision.

  • Example

    The protesters were confronted by the police.

  • Example

    She confronted him about his lies.

confronted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confronted

Antonyms for confronted

Phrases with confronted

  • to present or show evidence or information to someone in order to challenge or accuse them

    Example

    He was confronted with the evidence of his wrongdoing.

  • to face and overcome something that scares or intimidates you

    Example

    She decided to confront her fear of heights by going bungee jumping.

  • behavior that is aggressive or argumentative, often leading to conflict

    Example

    His confrontational behavior made it difficult to work with him.

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Summary: confronted in Brief

The verb 'confronted' [kənˈfrʌntɪd] means to face or deal with a difficult situation or person, or to stand or meet facing in competition, hostility, or defiance. It can be used in phrases like 'confront someone with something,' meaning to present evidence or information to challenge or accuse someone, or 'confront one's fears,' meaning to face and overcome something that scares or intimidates you.