adverb
to one's face; in one's presence
Used when saying or doing something directly in front of someone, often with a nuance of bluntness or without hesitation. Common in phrases like 向き付けに言う.
彼は上司に向き付けに反論した。
He argued back to his boss's face.
向き付けに悪口を言われて、とても傷ついた。
I was deeply hurt when someone said bad things about me to my face.