Pronunciation: /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
verb to face or deal with a difficult situation or person directly
A1 She is confronting her fear of spiders by slowly getting closer to them.
A2 The teacher is confronting the student about their behavior in class.
B1 The manager is confronting the employee about their poor performance.
B2 The detective is confronting the suspect with the evidence gathered.
C1 The politician is confronting the issue head-on in their latest speech.
C2 The therapist is confronting the patient's deep-seated issues in therapy sessions.
adjective causing someone to face a difficult situation or person directly
A1 She was confronting her fear of spiders.
A2 He found himself confronting a difficult decision.
B1 Confronting the issue head-on is the best approach.
B2 The documentary was a confronting look at the realities of war.
C1 Confronting the CEO about the unethical practices was a risky move.
C2 The novel offers a confronting exploration of human nature and morality.
formal The team is currently confronting a challenging issue with the new software implementation.
informal I heard they're confronting some drama at work, but I'm not sure what it's about.
slang She's really confronting her ex-boyfriend on social media right now.
figurative Confronting your fears is the first step to personal growth.
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