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to affront
01
to do or say something to purposely hurt or disrespect someone
Transitive: to affront sb
Examples
Ignoring her at the party was a deliberate attempt to affront her.
The sarcastic tone of his response did not go unnoticed and managed to affront his colleagues.
Affront
01
an action or remark intended to insult or show open disrespect
Examples
Ignoring her invitation was seen as a personal affront.
The rude comment was an affront to the speaker's dignity.
