Uk English Meaning of affront
insult
Other Uk English words related to insult
- insult
- offence
- Outrage
- sarcasm
- barb
- dart
- disgrace
- diss
- epithet
- indignity
- name
- offence
- personality
- Slap
- slight
- slurred
- Abuse
- brickbat
- catcall
- criticism
- cut
- dig
- dis
- disapproval
- dishonour
- give someone a hard time
- enclose with a band or bonds
- invective
- jeer
- jibe
- mock
- disgrace
- poke
- put down
- quip
- shame
- sneer
- swipe
- taunt
- Torture
- Abuse
Nearest Words of affront
Definitions and Meaning of affront in English
affront (n)
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
affront (v)
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
affront (v. t.)
To front; to face in position; to meet or encounter face to face.
To face in defiance; to confront; as, to affront death; hence, to meet in hostile encounter.
To offend by some manifestation of disrespect; to insult to the face by demeanor or language; to treat with marked incivility.
affront (n.)
An encounter either friendly or hostile.
Contemptuous or rude treatment which excites or justifies resentment; marked disrespect; a purposed indignity; insult.
An offense to one's self-respect; shame.
FAQs About the word affront
insult
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect, treat, mention, or speak to rudelyTo front; to face in position; to mee
insult,offence,Outrage,sarcasm,barb,dart,disgrace,diss,epithet,indignity
commendation,compliment,Praise,acclaim,accolade,applause,flattery,adulation
affrightment => fright, affrighting => frightening, affrightful => frightful, affrighter => Affrighter, affrighten => Frighten,
