as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
took it as an affront that she wasn't invited to say a few words at the ribbon-cutting ceremony
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as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
did not mean to affront you when I told you I didn't need your help
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Recent Examples of affront
Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2025
But an absolute prohibition on NATO membership not only is an affront to Ukrainian sovereignty — Ukraine should be able to decide its alliances for itself — but also sends a signal that undermines the credibility of any security guarantees Kyiv receives from the West.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Apr. 2025
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
For a sense of how Raheem Sterling might be feeling right now, consider that this is a player who felt affronted from the moment his starting place at Manchester City began to come under threat.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Santos’s blatant corruption is an affront to our electoral process, our representative government, and the people of New York’s Third Congressional District.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2025
But an absolute prohibition on NATO membership not only is an affront to Ukrainian sovereignty — Ukraine should be able to decide its alliances for itself — but also sends a signal that undermines the credibility of any security guarantees Kyiv receives from the West.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The two women, initially welcomed, soon affront their hosts with their pesky independence of mind and spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
For a sense of how Raheem Sterling might be feeling right now, consider that this is a player who felt affronted from the moment his starting place at Manchester City began to come under threat.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affront
Noun
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People hurled insults as the police started taking down the barricades.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2025
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Sarandos, playing a cheeky version of himself, delivers a sharp line about contractual award show shout-outs before signing off with an insult.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Kaplan, the keeper of the NFLPA arbitration process, was clearly offended by France’s conduct.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The offending employees were moved to different cottages.—
Jeff Mcdonald,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Race aside, police brutality by anyone against anyone should outrage everyone.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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The concert outraged many Mexicans, and Michoacan Gov. Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla soon announced a ban on public performances that glorify crime and violence.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Think of Wendy’s social media interactions that use wit, humor and just the right bit of sarcasm to give the brand a personality all its own.—
Ken Braun,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Ten years ago, Phish seemed like a massive long-shot to ever score a nomination, with a nearly insurmountable mountain of sarcasm from critics standing between Phish and the Rock Hall.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Affront.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affront. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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