Facing someone or something directly, especially to challenge or deal with a difficult situation; or disturbing and unsettling.
From Old French 'confronter,' combining 'con-' (with) and 'front' (forehead, face). Originally meant to face off or stand against.
The etymology is visceral: 'confronting' literally means bringing foreheads together—which is why it feels so intense when you actually confront someone face-to-face.
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