AFFRONT Synonyms

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• give displeasure to

• an expression of lack of respect

• a disrespectful mental attitude

• a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

• show a lack of respect for

• have little or no respect for; hold in contempt

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame

• excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• hurt the feelings of

• a feeling of righteous anger

• a wantonly cruel act

• a disgraceful event

• the act of scandalizing

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• violate the sacred character of a place or language

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• evoke or provoke to appear or occur

• provide the needed stimulus for

• annoy continually or chronically

• (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

• lacking substance or significance

• being of delicate or slender build

• pay no attention to, disrespect

• an instance of driving away or warding off

• a refusal to recognize someone you know

• unusually short

• refuse to acknowledge

• reject outright and bluntly

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely