Synonyms for
Confronted
Definition
to face or meet someone or something in a challenging or hostile way
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- confronted the issue
- confronted the enemy
- confronted the truth
- confronted the challenge
- confronted the situation
- confronted the suspect
- confronted the problem
Word family
Usage note
Often implies a direct and sometimes aggressive interaction. Can be used for both abstract issues and direct personal encounters.
Example sentences
- She confronted the bully and told him to stop picking on her little brother.
- The detective confronted the suspect with the evidence against him.
- I had to confront my boss about the unfair treatment I was receiving at work.
- The team had to confront their weaknesses if they wanted to win the championship.
- He finally confronted his addiction and sought help.
Quotes
The best way to confront lies is to tell the truth.
The thing about being confronted with mortality is that you live in a very vivid present.
The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls.