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affront

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of affront

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

  • took it as an affront that she wasnʼt invited to say a few words at the ribbon-cutting ceremony
Synonyms of affront

barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, insult, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur
Words Related to affront

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture
Near Antonyms of affront

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

affront

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of affront

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

  • did not mean to affront you when I told you I didnʼt need your help
Synonyms of affront

dis (also diss) [slang], disrespect, insult, offend, outrage, slap, slight, wound
Words Related to affront

cut, snub

displease, distress, disturb, hurt, miff, pain, trouble, upset

jeer, mock, ridicule, sneer (at), taunt

defame, disparage, libel, malign, revile, slander, slur, smear

oppress, persecute, torment, torture
Near Antonyms of affront

acclaim, applaud, approve, hail

commend, compliment, eulogize, praise

adulate, flatter, sweet-talk

exalt, glorify, honor

delight, gratify, please, satisfy

Synonym Discussion of affront

offend, outrage, affront, insult mean to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment. offend need not imply an intentional hurting but it may indicate merely a violation of the victim's sense of what is proper or fitting.
    • hoped that my remarks had not offended her
outrage implies offending beyond endurance and calling forth extreme feelings.
    • outraged by their accusations
affront implies treating with deliberate rudeness or contemptuous indifference to courtesy.
    • deeply affronted by his callousness
insult suggests deliberately causing humiliation, hurt pride, or shame.
    • insulted every guest at the party

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