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Definitions
(2)
1
verb
To
face
someone
or
something
,
especially
in
a
challenging
or
aggressive
way
.
She
decided
to
confront
her
boss
about
the
unfair
treatment
.
The
hero
must
confront
the
villain
to
save
the
city
.
He
confronted
his
fears
and
finally
went
skydiving
.
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2
verb
To
deal
with
a
difficult
situation
or
problem
directly
.
The
company
needs
to
confront
its
financial
issues
head-on
.
We
must
confront
the
reality
of
climate
change
.
She
confronted
the
challenge
of
learning
a
new
language
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
confrontare
Word parts
con (together) + frons (forehead, front)
Originally meant
to stand face to face
Background
The word 'confront' comes from the Latin 'confrontare', which means to stand face to face. It entered English in the late 16th century, carrying the sense of facing someone or something directly, often in a challenging manner.