faced

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    adj.

  • having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

    a neatly faced terrace

    n.

  • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; human face

    he washed his face

    I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news

  • the feelings expressed on a person's face; expression, look, aspect, facial expression

    a sad expression

    a look of triumph

    an angry face

  • the general outward appearance of something

    the face of the city is changing

  • the striking or working surface of an implement
  • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person

    he looked out at a roomful of faces

    when he returned to work he met many new faces

  • a surface forming part of the outside of an object; side

    he examined all sides of the crystal

    dew dripped from the face of the leaf

  • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
  • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)

    he dealt the cards face down

  • a contorted facial expression; grimace

    she made a grimace at the prospect

  • a specific size and style of type within a type family; font, fount, typeface
  • status in the eyes of others

    he lost face

  • impudent aggressiveness; boldness, nerve, brass, cheek

    I couldn't believe her boldness

    he had the effrontery to question my honesty

  • a vertical surface of a building or cliff

    v.

  • deal with (something unpleasant) head on; confront, face up

    You must confront your problems

    He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes

  • oppose, as in hostility or a competition; confront

    You must confront your opponent

    Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring

    The two enemies finally confronted each other

  • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to; front, look

    The house looks north

    My backyard look onto the pond

    The building faces the park

  • be opposite

    the facing page

    the two sofas face each other

  • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction

    Turn and face your partner now

  • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize; confront, present

    We confronted him with the evidence

    He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions

    An enormous dilemma faces us

  • turn so as to expose the face

    face a playing card

  • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material

    face the lapels of the jacket

  • cover the front or surface of

    The building was faced with beautiful stones

English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

faces|faced|facing
syn.: brave confront countenance encounter expression look meet oppose
ant.: back