Affront
Affront noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.
Resentment and affront are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resentment" instead a noun "Affront".
Nearby Words: affronted, affronting
Resentment
Resentment noun - The feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity.
Usage example: my resentment at being spoken to like I'm stupid
Affront and resentment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead a noun "Resentment".
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Resentment and Affront. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affront/resentment
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