noun
- a deliberate insult or act of disrespect
verb
- to insult or offend someone deliberately
Examples
- His rude comments were an affront to everyone present.
- She considered the criticism a personal affront.
- The vandalism was an affront to the entire community.
- I didn’t mean to affront you with my remarks.
- His behavior affronted the guests at the dinner party.
- The politician’s statement affronted many voters.
- They felt affronted by the company’s dismissive response.