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affront

/əˈfrʌnt/
noun
  1. An action or remark that causes offense or disrespect.
    • She considered the lack of invitation a personal affront.
    • His rude comment was an affront to everyone in the room.
    • The politician's speech was seen as an affront to the community.
Synonyms
insultoffensesnub
Antonyms
compliment
verb
  1. To offend or insult someone deliberately.
    • The manager's harsh words affronted the entire team.
    • She felt affronted when her suggestion was ignored.
    • He affronted his host by arriving late without an apology.
Synonyms
offend
Antonyms
praise
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