Definition of Affront
Affront
af·front
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to offend or insult the modesty of someone or something;
e.g. The movement to tear down statues affronts some people's sense of history.
(noun)
an action, thing, or comment that offends or causes outrage;
e.g. For some people, the statues themselves are an affront to their sensibilities.
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