'To look in the face' definitions:

Definition of 'To look in the face'

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Look \Look\, v. t.
1. To look at; to turn the eyes toward. [1913 Webster]
2. To seek; to search for. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Looking my love, I go from place to place. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
3. To expect. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
4. To influence, overawe, or subdue by looks or presence as, to look down opposition. [1913 Webster]
A spirit fit to start into an empire, And look the world to law. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
5. To express or manifest by a look. [1913 Webster]
Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
To look daggers. See under Dagger.
To look in the face, to face or meet with boldness or confidence; hence, sometimes, to meet for combat.
To look out, to seek for; to search out; as, prudent persons look out associates of good reputation. [1913 Webster]