confront

US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kənˈfrʌnt/
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1.

meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent

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She decided to confront her accuser in court.
He had to confront his fears to overcome them.
2.

present (a difficulty, problem, or accusation) to someone for consideration or action

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The police decided to confront him with the evidence.
The report confronts us with the harsh realities of climate change.