confronting

Meanings

• Verb

  Facing or dealing directly with a difficult or challenging situation, person, or issue.

• Verb

  Challenging or opposing someone or something, often in a confrontational manner.

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Synonyms

challenge , oppose

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confronting
convenient , compliant , compliment , convenant , conventional

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Variants

List of all variants of confronting that leads to same result
confront , confrontal , confrontals , confronted , confronter , confronters , confronting , confronts

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Forms

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confronts, confronted, confronting, confronted with, confronts (someone/something) with

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Etymology

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From Old French confronter, from conter 'to tell, count' + face 'face'. The meaning evolved to 'to face, encounter, deal with'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'confronting' is often used in the context of therapy, particularly in cognitive-behavioral therapy.

2. In the movie 'The Sixth Sense', the main character is encouraged to confront his fears and face the truth about the supernatural events occurring around him.

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Related Concepts

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1. conflict resolution: The process of managing and resolving disagreements or disputes between individuals or groups.

2. courage: The ability to face fear, danger, or adversity with bravery and determination.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'confronting' is often used to depict characters facing their fears, past traumas, or difficult truths. It is a common theme in personal growth and self-discovery narratives.

How to Memorize "confronting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself facing a difficult situation and handling it with confidence and determination.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Confronting: Courageous, Fearless, Ready To Overcome New Challenges'.

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