The term DEALT (WITH) can be expressed in a variety of ways, each with its own connotation. COPED (5 letters) implies overcoming a difficult situation, ADDRESSED (9 letters) suggests confronting an issue head-on, TREATED (7 letters) implies dealing with something in a certain manner, USED (4 letters) suggests utilizing something to one's advantage, SAWTO (5 letters) implies taking action, SEENTO (6 letters) implies making an effort, HANDLED (7 letters) implies managing a situation, TACKLED (7 letters) implies tackling a problem, and TAKENUP (7 letters) implies taking on a challenge. All of these words imply that the person is actively engaging with a situation in order to resolve it.