1. (verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• face

2. (verb) deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• face
• face up

3. (verb) present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• face
• present

1. (verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• encounter
• meet
• play
• take on

2. (verb) deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• approach
• go about
• set about

3. (verb) be face to face with

• face
• front
• look

1. (verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• breast
• front
• match
• oppose
• pit
• play off
• take the bull by the horns

2. (verb) deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• tackle
• take on
• undertake

1. (verb) deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• avoid

1. (verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• boldness
• brass
• cheek
• face
• nerve
• confrontation
• opposition
• confrontation

2. (verb) present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• confrontation

3. (verb) be face to face with

• confrontation
• opposition
• confrontation
• encounter
• face-off
• showdown

1. (verb) oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• bully off
• face off