affront
13 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #27,681
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
verb
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʌfɹˈʌnt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural affronts
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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