to face somebody so that they cannot avoid seeing and hearing you, especially in an unfriendly or dangerous situation
روبرو شدن, مواجه شدن, مقابله کردن, رویارویی کردن
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber.
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated.
The demonstrators found themselves confronted by a line of police, blocking the road.