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confront

The word “confront” has 2 syllables: con-front

It's pronounced as /kənˈfrʌnt/

What is synonym and antonym for confront?

In the thesaurus, “confront” has 26 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for confront along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for confront

Antonyms for confront

  • avoid
  • dodge
  • duck
  • elude
  • escape
  • eschew
  • evade
  • funk
  • shake
  • shirk
  • shun
  • sidestep

Meanings of confront

  • verb
    1. To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
    2. To deal with.
    3. To something bring face to face with.
    4. To come up against; to encounter.
    5. To engage in confrontation.
    6. To set a thing side by side with; to compare.
    7. To put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to.

Example Sentences

  • The manager had to confront the employee about repeated tardiness.
  • It’s important to confront your fears rather than avoid them.
  • The lawyer prepared to confront the witness with new evidence.
  • Citizens gathered to confront the mayor about the policy changes.
  • She decided to confront her friend after hearing the rumors.

On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to confront, such as: accost, affront, approach, avoid, battle, beard, brave.

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