Affront has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
"turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
2
An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
Verb
1
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
"He insulted her with his rude remarks"
"the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
2
To insult intentionally, especially openly.
Example Sentences
"turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
noun
"He insulted her with his rude remarks"
verb
"the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
verb
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