affronter — meaning in English

English meaning

• dare verb To have the courage or nerve to do something.
• face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
• tackle verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

Senses

affronter is used for these senses in English:

• dare (transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to.
• face (transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
• run the gauntlet (idiomatic) To undergo a series of tests or challenges.
• tackle To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

dare — full definition

1. verb To have the courage or nerve to do something.
2. verb To challenge someone to do something risky or difficult, as proof of courage.
3. noun A challenge to do something that requires courage.

face — full definition

1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

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