Affront and Stricture

Affront

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

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

Nearby Words: affronted, affronting

Stricture

Stricture noun - An often public or formal expression of disapproval.

Affront and stricture are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affront" instead a noun "Stricture".
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