Associations to the word «Affront»
Noun
- Dignity
- Manner
- Insult
- Dixon
- Lady
- Reparation
- Logic
- Resentment
- Outrage
- Colleague
- Sense
- Indignation
- Decency
- Provocation
- King
- Ridicule
- Sancho
- Sensibility
- Duc
- Revenge
- Tiberius
- Nomination
- Waverley
- Rascal
- Nay
- Gentleness
- Civilisation
- Satisfaction
- Contempt
- Quarrel
- Vengeance
- Sovereignty
- Pretension
- Entreaty
- Compliment
- Swallow
- Displeasure
- Helium
- Gentleman
- Expose
- Refusal
- Majesty
- Patience
- Jealousy
- Reproach
- Jonah
- Familiarity
- Marguerite
- Wherefore
- Slash
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
AFFRONT, verb. To insult intentionally, especially openly.
AFFRONT, verb. To meet defiantly; to confront.
AFFRONT, verb. (obsolete) To meet or encounter face to face.
AFFRONT, noun. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
AFFRONT, noun. (obsolete) A hostile encounter or meeting.
Dictionary definition
AFFRONT, noun. A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult".
AFFRONT, verb. Treat, mention, or speak to rudely; "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone".
Wise words
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