affront
noun/verb | /affront/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
an action that insults or offends
affront
noun/verb | /affront/
Essential WordsMEDIUMan action that insults or offends
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Synonyms
offendinsultprovokewoundirritate
Antonyms
conciliatepleasegratify
Examples
"His rude remark was an affront to the entire committee."
"She felt affronted and left the room quietly."
Mnemonic Trick
Mnemonic: af (to) + front → put in front aggressively
Etymology
from Old French afronter “to face, insult”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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