Affronts

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAn open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

"Such behavior is an affront to society."

2.nounA hostile encounter or meeting.

3.verbTo insult intentionally, especially openly.

4.verbTo meet defiantly; to confront.

"to affront death"

5.verbTo meet or encounter face to face.

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