Affront
English Meaning
To front; to face in position; to meet or encounter face to face.
- To insult intentionally, especially openly. See Synonyms at offend.
- To meet defiantly; confront.
- Obsolete To meet or encounter face to face.
- An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult: Such behavior is an affront to society.
- Obsolete A hostile encounter or meeting.