Definition:
1. (v.) To disrespect, or slight; to cause embarrassment, to injure or offend.
2. (n.) Insult, offense; outrage; assault.
Pronunciation:
uh - FRONT
Also Known As:
(v.)Abuse, insult, offend, provoke, shame, slight, slur, tease, vex
(n.)indignity, outrage, insult, disgrace, shame
Examples:
The shocking red paint on the walls was an affront to my sensibilities.
In a Quote
"And, madam," continued she, "I could have despised all she said to me; but she hath had the audacity to affront your ladyship, and to call you ugly—Yes, madam, she called you ugly old cat to my face." From Tom Jones, Henry Fielding
