Affront
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
Slam and affront are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slam" instead the word "Affront" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: affronted, affronting
Slam
Slam verb - To criticize harshly and usually publicly.
Usage example: slammed the cast members for forgetting their lines on opening night
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