affront meaning and definition

AFFRONT noun

Definition of affront (noun)

1. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
   • "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
   • synonyms: insult

AFFRONT verb

Definition of affront (verb)

1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely
   • "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
   • synonyms: diss, insult