affront
Translation
to insult, to offend
Examples
His comments affronted the entire community.
His comments affronted the entire community.
She was affronted by his rude behavior.
She was affronted by his rude behaviour.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to insult or offend (sb.) openly. His comments affronted the entire community.
Similar Words
Synonyms: insult, offend, slight; Antonyms: compliment, praise
Etymology
From Old French 'afronter' (to strike on the forehead, to defy), from 'à front' (to the face).
Memory Tips
Imagine an insult delivered 'in front' of your face.