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affronted

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af·front  (-frnt)
tr.v. af·front·ed, af·front·ing, af·fronts
1. To insult intentionally, especially openly. See Synonyms at offend.
2.
a. To meet defiantly; confront.
b. Obsolete To meet or encounter face to face.
n.
1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult: Such behavior is an affront to society.
2. Obsolete A hostile encounter or meeting.
[Middle English afrounten, from Old French afronter : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin frns, front-, face; see front.]
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affronted
adjective offended, cross, angry, upset, slighted, outraged, insulted, annoyed, stung, incensed, indignant, irate, miffed (informal), displeased, peeved (informal), piqued He pretended to be affronted, but inwardly he was pleased.
Translations
affronted [əˈfrʌntɪd] adj → offensé(e)
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Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
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