Confront Definition & Meaning
confront
- verb
- oppose, as in hostility or a competition; "You must confront your opponent"; "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"; "The two enemies finally confronted each other"
- deal with (something unpleasant) head on; "You must confront your problems"; "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; "We confronted him with the evidence"; "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"; "An enormous dilemma faces us"
- be face to face with; "The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume"
"Confront" in song lyrics
See how confront is used in real songs:
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"He's still frontin like he gotta confront"
Above the Law — Menace to Society -
"wild violets lawn and confront"
AOL — AOL -
"lawn weed killer confront"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with confront
Usage tips for "confront"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confront" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for confront to find words that pair well.