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Definition of affront

affront

/əˈfrʌnt/
af · front
Plural:affronts
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Adjective:affrontive
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Past Simple:affronted
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Past Participle:affronted
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Present Participle:affronting
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• noun

1

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense, especially an open or deliberate insult to someone's dignity or self-respect.

Example

"The diplomat viewed his exclusion from the summit as a direct affront to his country."

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• verb

1

To offend the modesty, pride, or sensibilities of someone openly or intentionally.

Example

"She was deeply affronted by the reviewer's dismissive comments about her research."

2

To face, meet, or confront defiantly, such as danger or death (archaic or literary).

Example

"The explorers prepared to affront the perils of the uncharted mountain pass."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'afronter' ('to slap in the face, insult'), from Medieval Latin 'affrontare' ('to strike against, confront'), derived from Latin 'ad frontem' ('to the forehead or face').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affront. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affront
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