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affronting

verb , present participle of affront

Synonyms and Antonyms of affronting

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

did not mean to affront you when I told you I didn't need your help

Synonyms of affronting

disrespecting, dissing [slang], insulting, offending, outraging, slapping, slighting, wounding

Words Related to affronting

cutting, snubbing

displeasing, distressing, disturbing, hurting, miffing, paining, troubling, upsetting

jeering, mocking, ridiculing, sneering (at), taunting

defaming, disparaging, libeling (or libelling), maligning, reviling, slandering, slurring, smearing

oppressing, persecuting, tormenting, torturing

Near Antonyms of affronting

acclaiming, applauding, approving, hailing

commending, complimenting, eulogizing, praising

adulating, flattering, sweet-talking

exalting, glorifying, honoring

delighting, gratifying, pleasing, satisfying

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