Definition of FACED

faced

Meanings

Verb

  • deal with (something unpleasant) head on
    • "He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes"
  • oppose, as in hostility or a competition
    • "Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring"
  • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
  • be opposite
  • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
  • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
    • "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"
  • turn so as to expose the face
  • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
  • cover the front or surface of
    • "The building was faced with beautiful stones"
  • simple past and past participle of face

Adjective

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

Adj

  • Having a specified type or number of faces.
  • Having the outer surface dressed, with the front, as of a dress, covered ornamentally with another material.
  • drunk

Origin / Etymology

From face + -ed.

Synonyms

confront, face, face up, front, look, present

Antonyms

avoid, back, faceless

Scrabble Score: 11

faced is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
faced is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
faced is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

faced is a valid Words With Friends word