Affront and Humbling

Affront

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

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

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Humbling

Humbling adjective - Causing awareness of your shortcomings.

Affront and humbling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead a noun "Humbling".

Nearby Words: humble, humbled
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