dictionary.pt
affront
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐfɾõˈtaɾ/a·fron·tar
Definition
1To insult or offend openly; to confront with boldness or defiance.
Usage examples
“His behaviour affronted the entire community.”
“She was not afraid to affront the powerful lobby.”
Common combinations
to affront someoneto affront authority
Idiomatic expressions
- to affront danger (to face danger boldly)