dictionary.ptaffrontnounfeminineformalcommon/ɐˈfɾõtɐ/a·fron·taPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.Usage examples“His behavior was an affront to common decency.”“She considered the criticism a personal affront.”SynonymsinsultoutrageoffenseAntonymscomplimenthonorrespectCommon combinationsa personal affrontan affront to dignity
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.Usage examples“His behavior was an affront to common decency.”“She considered the criticism a personal affront.”SynonymsinsultoutrageoffenseAntonymscomplimenthonorrespectCommon combinationsa personal affrontan affront to dignity