NYT Dictionary

CONFRONT

/kənˈfɹɐnt/
Verbcon-FRONTcon-front · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French confronter, borrowed from Medieval Latin cōnfrontāre, from con- + frontem (“front, forehead”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

opposechallengetacklefacepresentaccostadvanceaffrontapproachapproximate

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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