konfrontieren
Translation
to confront, to face
Examples
Ich muss ihn mit der Wahrheit konfrontieren.
I have to confront him with the truth.
Sie wurde mit ihren Ängsten konfrontiert.
She was confronted with her fears.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to confront (sb.) with (sth.) I confront him with the truth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entgegentreten (to oppose), zur Rede stellen (to call to account); Antonyms: ausweichen (to evade), vermeiden (to avoid)
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (with, together) + 'frons' (forehead). The idea is to bring face-to-face. Cognate with English 'confront'.
Memory Tips
Very similar to 'confront'. Think of 'con-' (with) and 'front' - to bring someone to the front to face something.