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
Disrespect is a synonym for affront. In some cases you can use "Disrespect" instead the word "Affront" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: affronted, affronting
Disrespect
Disrespect verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.
Usage example: a comedian who shuns jokes that disrespect people because of their race or ethnicity
Affront is a synonym for disrespect. You can use "Affront" instead the word "Disrespect" as a noun or a verb.
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