💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Downface"
Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| set one's face againstverb | (chiefly UK) To oppose strenuously; to determine not to do or accept. |
| outfaceverb | (transitive) To boldly confront a situation. |
| save faceverb | (idiomatic, intransitive) To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour. |
| stand outverb | (intransitive) To be obvious or conspicuous, in contrast to the surroundings. |
| withstandverb | (transitive) To resist or endure (something) successfully. |
| face downverb | (transitive, idiomatic) To confront; to abash by stern looks. |
| fly in the face ofverb | (idiomatic) To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict. |
| defyverb | (transitive) To refuse to obey. |
| face offverb | (intransitive) To confront (each other). |
| stubborn upverb | (intransitive) To become stubborn; to refuse to change one's mind or stance. |
| reluctateverb | (obsolete) To be reluctant; to resist or oppose. |
| give againstverb | (transitive) to attack or assault |
| brazen outverb | (idiomatic, transitive) To face up to or confront (one's own misconduct or deceit) without shame. |
| resistverb | (intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept. |
| fall on one's faceverb | (idiomatic) To fail, especially in a dramatic or particularly decisive manner. |
| throw something in someone's faceverb | To repay an act of kindness with disappointment or betrayal. |
| contrarynoun | The opposite. |
| about-facenoun | (figurative) A reversal in direction; a reversal of attitude or opinion. |
| outstandnoun | (intransitive) To project outward from the main body; stand out prominently; be prominent. |
| put up or shut upverb | (idiomatic) To desist from saying something unless one is able to prove it; to act in a manner that makes further talk unnecessary. |
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