FACING Synonyms
There are 35 hypernyms of the word facing. (close relations)
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confront | verbv | |||||||
verb • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • be face to face with | ||||||||
look | verbv | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||||
aspect | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct feature or element in a problem • a characteristic to be considered • the visual percept of a region • the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb • the feelings expressed on a person's face | ||||||||
boldness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger • impudent aggressiveness • the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly | ||||||||
brass | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an alloy of copper and zinc • a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • impudent aggressiveness • an ornament or utensil made of brass • the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments • a memorial made of brass | ||||||||
case | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of something • a special set of circumstances • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy • the actual state of things • a portable container for carrying several objects • a person requiring professional services • a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation • a problem requiring investigation • a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument • the quantity contained in a case • nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence • a specific state of mind that is temporary • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • a specific size and style of type within a type family • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • the housing or outer covering of something • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening • (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home verb • look over, usually with the intention to rob • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
cheek | nounn | |||||||
noun • either side of the face below the eyes • an impudent statement • either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump • impudent aggressiveness verb • speak impudently to | ||||||||
expression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • expression without words • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations • the style of expressing yourself • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing | ||||||||
font | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specific size and style of type within a type family • bowl for baptismal water | ||||||||
fount | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specific size and style of type within a type family • a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water | ||||||||
front | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • relating to or located in the front noun • the side that is forward or prominent • the line along which opposing armies face each other • the outward appearance of a person • the side that is seen or that goes first • a person used as a cover for some questionable activity • a sphere of activity involving effort • (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses • the immediate proximity of someone or something • the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer • a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals verb • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • confront bodily | ||||||||
grimace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a contorted facial expression verb • contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state | ||||||||
nerve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body • the courage to carry on • impudent aggressiveness verb • get ready for something difficult or unpleasant | ||||||||
present | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration • being or existing in a specified place noun • the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech • something presented as a gift • a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking verb • give an exhibition of to an interested audience • bring forward and present to the mind • perform (a play), especially on a stage • hand over formally • offer for others to consider • give, especially as an honor or reward • give as a present; make a gift of • deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) • cause to come to know personally • represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position | ||||||||
side | nounn | |||||||
adjective • located on a side noun • a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location • one of two or more contesting groups • either the left or right half of a body • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • an extended outer surface of an object • an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect) • a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure • a family line of descent • a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food • an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute • an elevated geological formation • (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist verb • take sides for or against | ||||||||
typeface | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specific size and style of type within a type family | ||||||||
face up | verbv | |||||||
verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on | ||||||||
facial expression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gesture executed with the facial muscles • the feelings expressed on a person's face | ||||||||
human face | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear |