1. past tense of confront; to face or meet someone or something in a challenging or hostile way
2. past tense of confront; to deal with or address a difficult situation directly
3. past tense of confront; to present someone with evidence or facts, especially about wrongdoing

Examples

• She confronted her fears and spoke in public.
• The police confronted the suspect with the evidence.
• He was confronted by angry protesters outside the building.
• They confronted the problem head-on instead of avoiding it.
• The teacher confronted the student about cheating on the test.
• She confronted her boss about the unfair treatment.
• The family confronted their financial difficulties together.