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affront

The correct spelling is affront.

How to pronounce affront

/əˈfɹʌnt/
noun

IPA: /əˈfɹʌnt/

Say it like: Aff-ron-t

The correct spelling is affront. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult. For example: "Such behavior is an affront to society."

Usage Examples

Such behavior is an affront to society.

to affront death

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
  2. 2.A hostile encounter or meeting.

verb

  1. 1.To insult intentionally, especially openly.
  2. 2.To meet defiantly; to confront.
  3. 3.To meet or encounter face to face.

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