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)
faceHypernyms (Closely Related)
encountermeetplaytake onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deal with (something unpleasant) head on
Example: "You must confront your problems"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faceface upHypernyms (Closely Related)
approachgo aboutset aboutHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
avoidPresent somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Example: "We confronted him with the evidence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
facepresentBe 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."
Word Game Points
Is CONFRONTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confronting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCONFRONTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is CONFRONTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confronting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONFRONTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
