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CONFRONTING

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Confronting.

Confronting - 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"

Confronting - as an adjective

Causing distress; upsetting.

Example Sentences

"He found himself confronting his own prejudices after meeting people from different cultures."
"He was not looking forward to confronting his ex-girlfriend at the party."
"The police officer did an excellent job of confronting the suspect."
"She was nervous about confronting her boss about the unfair treatment."
"The documentary focuses on the challenges facing and confronting climate change."
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Word Game Points

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

CONFRONTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is CONFRONTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confronting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFRONTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is CONFRONTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confronting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFRONTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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