confront

/kɒnˈfɹɒnt/verb

To face someone or something directly, especially in a challenging or hostile way.

Example sentences

“She decided to confront her landlord about the broken heating.”
“It took courage for her to confront the bully in front of the whole class.”

You can also confront problems and fears, not just people; that use carries approval rather than hostility.

Synonyms for confront

face
challenge
stand up to
tackle

Antonyms

avoid
evade
dodge

Related words

congenialSharing similar tastes, interests, or temperament; pleasant to be around.confoundTo puzzle or baffle someone completely.conjectureAn opinion or conclusion based on guesswork rather than proof.conformTo behave the way other people expect, especially because of social pressure; to follow accepted patterns.conjureTo carry out magic tricks, making things seem to appear or vanish.confidentFeeling certain about something or sure of your own abilities.