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CONFRONTED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Confronted.

How to pronounce confronted:

US

Confronted - as a verb

Oppose, as in hostility or a competition

Example: "You must confront your opponent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
face9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encounter11meet6play9take on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deal with (something unpleasant) head on

Example: "You must confront your problems"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
face9face up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approach17go aboutset about
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
avoid9

Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

Example: "We confronted him with the evidence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
face9present9

Be face to face with

Example: "The child screamed when he confronted the man in the halloween costume"

Example Sentences

"She confronted him about his lies."
"He confronted his fears and decided to take the plunge."
"They confronted the suspect with the evidence."
"The team was confronted with a difficult decision."
"She confronted her boss about the unfair treatment."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFRONTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confronted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFRONTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is CONFRONTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confronted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFRONTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CONFRONTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confronted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFRONTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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