affront
2 synonyms and 5 antonyms for affront, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
“She took his comment as a personal affront.”
Opposites
How to use affront
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an affront to
a personal affront
Etymology
From Old French afronter, "to hit in the face" or "to defy," from Latin ad- plus frons, "forehead" — the same root as "front."
Full origin of affront →Frequently asked questions
What does “affront” mean?
The word “affront” means an action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone. In plain terms, a deliberate insult, or the act of insulting someone directly.
How do you pronounce “affront”?
“Affront” is pronounced uh-FRUHNT (/əˈfrənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “affront” in a sentence?
Here is “affront” used in a sentence: “She took his comment as a personal affront.”
What part of speech is “affront”?
Depending on how it is used, “affront” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “affront” come from?
The word “affront” comes from Latin. From Old French afronter, "to hit in the face" or "to defy," from Latin ad- plus frons, "forehead" — the same root as "front.".
How many meanings does “affront” have?
“Affront” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
