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Definitionn. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
Last update: January 12, 2017
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Because the old man considers children walking through his yard to be a personal affront, he often calls the police during the summer months. [noun]
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He was never at a loss, never embarrassed, never affronted. [noun]
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The teacher took it as an affront when the rebellious student threw a piece of trash at her. [noun]
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Yes, the words were an affront, but at the same time a reminder, that though he might defy the king's command a hundred others would be ready to obey it. [Please select]
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Not one of these officials would steal a purse, read another man's letter, or put up with an affront without demanding satisfaction. [Please select]
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Not only had Richard mortally affronted his gaoler; he had innumerably offended him. [Please select]
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How dare you affront me. [adjective]
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Bruce seemed to take the nurse-disguise as a personal affront to himself. [Please select]
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His word were an affront to all the members of the union. [Please select]
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He declared such a procedure to be an affront to the national dignity. [Please select]
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He took the matter as an affront to him. [noun]
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