Affront and Exasperation

Affront

Affront noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

Exasperation and affront are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exasperation" instead a noun "Affront".

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Exasperation

Exasperation noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: add people who use cell phones inconsiderately to the list of daily exasperations

Affront and exasperation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead a noun "Exasperation".

How words are described

sheer sheer affront sheer exasperation
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