confront

verb

1. 1

   deal with (something unpleasant) head on

   You must confront your problems

   He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes

2. 2

   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

3. 3

   oppose, as in hostility or a competition

   You must confront your opponent

   Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring

4. 4

   be face to face with

   The child screamed when he confronted the man in the Halloween costume