Definitions for affront

Definitions for (noun) affront

Main entry: insult, affront

Definition: a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

Usage: turning his back on me was a deliberate insult


Definitions for (verb) affront

Main entry: affront, diss, insult

Definition: treat, mention, or speak to rudely

Usage: He insulted her with his rude remarks; the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone


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