Answer: confronting

AnswerCrossword Clue
confrontingAppear or be placed in front of (someone) so as to unsettle or threaten
confrontingFace up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation)
confronting(of a problem, difficulty, etc.) Present itself to (someone) so that dealing with it cannot be avoided
confrontingCompel (someone) to face or consider something, esp. by way of accusation
confrontingCONFRONT, to face defiantly
confrontingMeet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent