Vocabulary Word
Word: affront
Definition: insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally
Definition: insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect; V: insult or hurt the feelings of intentionally
Sentences Containing 'affront'
Could he expect to be noticed again by the regiment, after such an affront to Colonel Forster?
But I felt it quite an affront to be supposed proud, and said I only wanted to be asked.
We'll take these fellows to the tavern and affront them with t'other couple, and I reckon we'll find out SOMETHING before we get through."
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