😠affront

noun, verb
/əˈfrʌnt/

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example Sentences

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

Synonyms

insult, offense, indignity, slight, provocation

Antonyms

compliment, praise, respect

Collocations

personal affront, feel affronted, affront to dignity, deliberate affront

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