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affront

The word “affront” has 2 syllables: af-front

It's pronounced as /əˈfrʌnt/

What is synonym and antonym for affront?

In the thesaurus, “affront” has 88 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affront along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affront

Antonyms for affront

Meanings of affront

  • noun
    1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
    2. A hostile encounter or meeting.
  • verb
    1. To insult intentionally, especially openly.
    2. To meet defiantly; to confront.
    3. To meet or encounter face to face.

Example Sentences

  • He considered the rude remark a personal affront.
  • Ignoring the invitation was seen as an affront to the host.
  • The unfair decision felt like an affront to the entire community.
  • She viewed the criticism as an affront to her professional skills.
  • His disrespectful behavior caused great affront during the meeting.

On this page you'll find 128 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affront, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adulate, adulation, aid, anger.

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