Definitions

face with

VERB

confront

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost defy encounter meet oppose repel resist

STRONG

affront beard brave dare flout front scorn withstand

WEAK

call one's bluff come up against face down face off face up to go one-on-one go up against make my day meet eyeball-to-eyeball stand up to tell off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid dodge evade surrender yield

WEAK

back down

Example Sentences

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Bebe Rexha was hit in the face with a cellphone, resulting in a man getting arrested and the singer getting stitches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It turns your gift into a slap in the face with a wet fish.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

In a tempestuous opening couple of minutes, St Helens' Jake Wingfield accused Brad O'Neill of spitting in his face, with referee Jack Smith putting the incident on report.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The Canada captain clutched his ankle and pulled his jersey over his face, with Kompany saying Davies will miss "two to four weeks".

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

He has dropped his dagger and is wiping his face with his handkerchief.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

face with

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