To confront (each other).
A face-to-face confrontation, especially a bitter one.
The starting point in a match of ice hockey, where two players face each other to snatch the puck.
To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
To provide justification for.
To lay claim to; to assert a right to; to claim.
To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.
To justify by providing evidence.