26984 words

affront

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
a remark or action intended to insult or offend someone:

Examples:

He regarded the comments as an affront to his dignity.
2
to insult or offend someone:

Examples:

I was most affronted by his comments.
an affronted look/glance
3
a remark or action intended to insult or upset someone:

Examples:

Such statements are an affront to people of conscience.

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