Affronting: meaning, definitions and examples

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affronting

 

[ ษ™หˆfrสŒntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to offend someone

Affronting refers to the act of openly insulting or offending someone. It is often used in contexts where someone's actions or words are perceived as disrespectful. This term implies a direct challenge to someone's dignity or self-respect. The act of affronting can have serious social consequences, as it may lead to conflict or strained relationships.

Synonyms

disrespecting, insulting, offending

Examples of usage

  • His comments were seen as affronting to the entire community.
  • She felt affronted by the implications of his remarks.
  • The affronting behavior at the meeting shocked many attendees.

Translations

Translations of the word "affronting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desafiador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฎเคพเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herausfordernd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menantang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะปะธะบะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyzywajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒ‘็™บ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท provocateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desafiante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meydan okuyan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์ „์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุญุฏู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyzyvacรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyzรฝvavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‘่ก…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izzivalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกskorandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑnaq edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desafiante

Etymology

The word 'affront' traces its roots to the Latin word 'affrontare', which means 'to strike against'. This term evolved in Middle French as 'affronter', meaning 'to confront'. Originally, it referred to a physical act of aggression or assault, but over time, it shifted towards a more abstract meaning of verbal offense. The notion of dignity and respect became intertwined with the term, making 'affronting' synonymous with insults or actions that undermine someone's self-esteem. The first known use of 'affront' in English dates back to the 15th century, and its usage has persisted through the centuries, adapting to various social contexts, particularly in literature and formal communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,085, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.