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: affront danger. b. Obsolete To meet or encounter (another) 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 frōns, front-, face; see FRONT.] |
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