What is the meaning of affront?

noun

  • A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect.
    • usage: "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"

verb

  • Treat, mention, or speak to rudely.
    • usage: "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
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