confront
US /kənˈfrʌnt/
UK /kənˈfrʌnt/
1.
confrontar, enfrentar
meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent
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She decided to confront her accuser in court.
Ela decidiu confrontar seu acusador no tribunal.
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He had to confront his fears to overcome them.
Ele teve que enfrentar seus medos para superá-los.
2.
confrontar, apresentar
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.
A polícia decidiu confrontá-lo com as evidências.
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The report confronts us with the harsh realities of climate change.
O relatório nos confronta com as duras realidades das mudanças climáticas.