Vocabulary Entry

affront

|noun • verb

noun

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example Sentences

"Her comments about his work were taken as an affront."

"He felt the criticism was a personal affront."

"The lack of acknowledgment was viewed as a serious affront."

verb

Example Sentences

"He affronted his colleague by dismissing her ideas."

"She never intended to affront anyone with her comment."

"They were affronted by the rude remarks made during the meeting."