a person or thing that faces a difficulty or problem
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fac•er
(fā′sər),USA pronunciation n.
- a person or thing that faces.
- [Informal.]a blow in the face.
- British Termsan unexpected major difficulty, dilemma, or defeat.
- face + -er1 1505–15
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