AFRONT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word afront. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word afront. (close relations)

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	abuse				verb, nounv, n
	noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively
	affront				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely
	disrespect				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an expression of lack of respect • a disrespectful mental attitude • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous verb • show a lack of respect for • have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
	indignity				nounn
	noun • an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
	insult				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely
	mockery				nounn
	noun • showing your contempt by derision • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry
	offense				nounn
	noun • a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others • a feeling of anger caused by being offended • a transgression that constitutes a violation of what is judged to be right • the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score • the action of attacking an enemy
	provocation				nounn
	noun • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action • needed encouragement
	put-down				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a crushing remark
	slight				adjectiveadj
	adjective • (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some noun • a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) adjective satellite • lacking substance or significance • being of delicate or slender build verb • pay no attention to, disrespect
	slur				nounn
	noun • (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato • a disparaging remark • a blemish made by dirt verb • play smoothly or legato • speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur • utter indistinctly • become vague or indistinct
	snub				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an instance of driving away or warding off • a refusal to recognize someone you know adjective satellite • unusually short verb • refuse to acknowledge • reject outright and bluntly
	taunt				verb, nounv, n
	noun • aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing verb • harass with persistent criticism or carping

AFRONT Synonyms

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