affront
Translation
affront, insult, offense
Examples
His speech was an affront to the whole community.
His speech was an affront to the whole community.
She took his silence as a personal affront.
She took his silence as a personal affront.
Grammar Patterns
((an affront to sb./sth.)) an insult to (sb./sth.) His speech was an affront to the whole community.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insult, offense, slight, snub; Antonyms: compliment, praise
Etymology
From Old French 'afronter' meaning 'to strike on the forehead, slap in the face'. 'a-' (to) + 'front' (forehead).
Memory Tips
Picture someone getting 'in front' of you to insult you. An 'affront' is a direct, open insult.