confront

v 1: oppose in hostility; "confront an opponent" [syn: {face}]

2: come to grips with face (something unpleasant) head on; "You

must confront your problems" [syn: {face up}, {face}]

[ant: {avoid}]

3: present somebody with something, usually to accuse or

criticize; ""We confronted him with the evidence" [syn: {face},

{present}]

4: be face to face with; "The child screamed when it confronted

the man in the halloween costume"