Affront and Honor

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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

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Honor is an antonym for affront.

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Honor verb - To show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration.

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Affront is an antonym for honor.

Nearby Words: honour, honorable, honored, honoured, honorably

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