Affront and Flattery

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: took it as an affront that she wasn't asked to help cook Thanksgiving dinner

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Flattery is an antonym for affront in topics: respect, compliment, insult.

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Flattery noun - Excessive praise.

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Affront is an antonym for flattery.

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