noun
- deliberate insults or acts of disrespect
Usage: plural of affront
verb
- insults or offends deliberately
Usage: third person singular present
Examples
- The diplomat considered the remarks personal affronts to his character.
- Such behavior affronts basic standards of decency.
- She felt these constant affronts were undermining her authority.
- His rudeness affronts everyone he meets.
- The protesters viewed the new policy as affronts to their rights.
- The way he treats his employees affronts common courtesy.
- These affronts to justice cannot be ignored.