Affront and Applaud

Affront

Affront verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.
Usage example: did not mean to affront you when I told you I didn't need your help

Applaud is an antonym for affront.

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Applaud

Applaud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

Affront is an antonym for applaud.

Common collocations

guy affront guy applaud guy
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