facing

The word “facing” has 2 syllables: fa-cing

It's pronounced as /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for facing?

In the thesaurus, “facing” has 109 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for facing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for facing

abutting
accosting
adjoining
affronting
appareling
apparelling
appearance
applique
approaching
arraying
backing
battling
bearding
binding
blanketing
bordering
bounding
braid
braving
brazening
breasting
challenging
cladding
clothing
combating
combatting
commanding
confronting
contending
cornering
cover
covering
daring
defying
disguise
dominating
dressing
embosoming
embowering
embracing
embroidery
emulating
encasing
enclosing
encompassing
encountering
engaging
enshrouding
enveloping
enwrapping
exterior
facade
face
fighting
folds
fringing
front
fronting
garbing
guise
hem
inclosing
investing
lapping
lining
mantling
margining
mask
meeting
neighboring
opposing
outbraving
outfacing
outside
overlay
overlaying
overlooking
overspreading
piping
repelling
resisting
revetment
rimming
rivaling
rivalling
robing
semblance
sheathing
shell
show
shrouding
siding
skin
skinning
skirting
standing
standing up to
surface
surrounding
swathing
taking on
top
touching
trim
tucks
veiling
veneer
withstanding
wrapping

Antonyms for facing

avoiding
baring
denuding
dodging
ducking
eluding
escaping
eschewing
evading
exposing
funking
inside
interior
retreating
shaking
shirking
shunning
sidestepping
stripping
unswathing

Meanings of facing

verb
1. (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
2. (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
3. To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
4. To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
5. To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
6. To have the front in a certain direction.
7. To have as an opponent.
8. To be the batsman on strike.
9. To confront impudently; to bully.
10. To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc.; to put a facing upon.
11. To line near the edge, especially with a different material.
12. To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc.
13. To make the surface of (anything) flat or smooth; to dress the face of (a stone, a casting, etc.); especially, in turning, to shape or smooth the flat surface of, as distinguished from the cylindrical surface.
14. (retail) To arrange the products in (a store) so that they are tidy and attractive.
noun
1. The most external portion of exterior siding.
2. Fabric applied to a garment edge on the underside.
3. A powdered substance, such as charcoal or bituminous coal, applied to the face of a mould, or mixed with the sand that forms it, to give a fine smooth surface to the casting.
4. (in the plural) The collar and cuffs of a military coat, commonly of a different colour from the rest of the coat.
5. (usually in the plural) The movement of soldiers by turning on their heels to the right, left, or about.
adjective
1. Positioned so as to face (in a particular direction).
2. (of points and crossovers) Diverging in the direction of travel.

Example Sentences

The company is facing challenges in adapting to the rapidly changing market.
He remained calm and composed while facing criticism from his colleagues.
The team is facing a tight deadline to complete the project.
The athlete showed determination while facing formidable opponents in the competition.
The organization is actively facing issues related to sustainability and environmental impact.

On this page you'll find 129 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to facing, such as: abutting, accosting, adjoining, affronting, appareling, apparelling, appearance.

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