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Affront — meaning in English

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English meaning

affront noun An action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
snub verb To deliberately ignore or treat someone coldly, as an insult.

Senses

Affront is used for these senses in English:

affront An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
snub A deliberate affront or slight.

affront — full definition

noun An action or remark that deliberately insults or offends someone.
verb To insult or offend someone openly.

snub — full definition

verb To deliberately ignore or treat someone coldly, as an insult.
noun A deliberate insult or slight, usually by ignoring or rejecting someone.
adj Short and slightly turned up, describing a nose.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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