Both Uses of
confront
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- Not less resolved, Antenor's valiant heir Confronts Achilles, and awaits the war, Disdainful of retreat: high held before, His shield (a broad circumference) he bore; Then graceful as he stood, in act to throw The lifted javelin, thus bespoke the foe: "How proud Achilles glories in his fame!†
Book 21
- But much I fear my Hector's dauntless breast Confronts Achilles; chased along the plain, Shut from our walls!†
Book 22 *
Definition:
to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person
or:
to challenge someone -- often by presenting evidence
or:
to challenge someone -- often by presenting evidence