confront
verb (used with object)
to face in hostility or defiance; oppose.
confronting
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present participleof confront.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"The King will not shy away from confronting the most shameful aspects of the past during this visit," a palace spokesperson said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
The confrontation between the two lasts only a split second, because the man with the dogs steps back after tossing the canister, and the agent confronting him lets up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
When study participants were asked to report on their experiences confronting other people, nearly 72% had heard a denial, attack, and reversal of victim and offender.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
French households are suddenly confronting the bill for past state efforts to soften inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
This can mean being honest about your own behaviors or emotions, or confronting truths with people who harmed you, as Terryl did, and Linton did, and still struggles to do.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
