Affront and Smear

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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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Smear and affront are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smear" instead the word "Affront" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Smear verb - To rub an oily or sticky substance over.

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Affront and smear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead the word "Smear" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

personal	personal affront	personal smear
horrific	horrific affront	horrific smear

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