B2verbconflictpsychology
US/kənˈfrʌnt/
UK/kənˈfrʌnt/
to face a difficult person or problem and deal with it directly
In context
She decided to confront her manager about the unfair schedule.
We must confront the problem of rising sea levels.
Passengers were confronted by angry protesters outside the station.
Words that go with confront
verb + noun
- confront a problemLeaders must confront the problem of corruption.
- confront the issueIt is time to confront the issue of low wages.
- confront realityAt some point everyone has to confront reality.
verb + preposition
- confront someone aboutHe confronted his friend about the missing money.
- confront withThe lawyer confronted the witness with the evidence.
adverb + verb
- directly confrontYou need to directly confront your fears.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She confronted to her boss.Correct: She confronted her boss.