Cringe and Confront

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Cringe

Cringe verb - To draw back in fear, pain, or disgust.
Usage example: gruesome crime scene photos that made several jurors cringe
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Synonyms for Cringe
Antonyms for Cringe
Confront is an antonym for cringe.
Nearby Words: crinkle, cringing

Confront

Confront verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
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Synonyms for Confront
Antonyms for Confront
Cringe is an antonym for confront.
Nearby Words: confrontation, confrontational, confronting
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Common collocations

time cringe time confront time
way cringe way confront way
times cringe times confront times
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Antonyms for confront

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