This is the 14016th most frequent German word.
gegenübersteht
"Is opposed to" or "stands opposite to."
Here, "gegenübersteht" is used metaphorically to indicate facing or confronting something.
Er steht seinen Ängsten ruhig gegenüber.
He faces his fears calmly.
Here, "gegenübersteht" describes a physical location context, with one entity being across from another.
Das Museum steht der alten Kirche gegenüber.
The museum is located opposite the old church.
In this example, "gegenübersteht" illustrates a figurative perspective or stance towards certain conditions or states.