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English noun: affront

1. affront (act) a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect


SamplesTurning his back on me was a deliberate insult.


Synonymsinsult


Broader (hypernym)discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity


Narrower (hyponym)indignity, outrage, scandalisation, scandalization


English verb: affront

1. affront (communication) treat, mention, or speak to rudely


SamplesHe insulted her with his rude remarks.
The student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone.


ExamplesThe performance is likely to affront Sue


Synonymsdiss, insult


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound









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