affront

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Synonyms: afront, effront

Antonyms: afront, effront

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[insult]] [[intentionally]], especially [[openly]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To be an affront to; [[offend]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To meet [[defiantly]]; to [[confront]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To meet or [[encounter]] face to face.

Noun

1. An open or intentional [[offense]], [[slight]], or [[insult]].
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A hostile encounter or meeting.

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