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affront

/əˈfrʌnt/
af · front ə · ˈfrʌnt
English Definition
n. insult offense affront
中文释义
侮辱
Significado en Español
afrenta
한국어 뜻
모욕
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự xúc phạm
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Example Sentence

His rude remarks were a direct affront to her.

他粗鲁的言论直接侮辱了她。

Synonyms
insult offense
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
af- (towards, ad-variation) + front (face) → offend, insult in person.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “affront” in the following sentence: The president considered the journalist''s questions an affront to his integrity.

  1. A compliment
  2. B insult
  3. C discussion
  4. D celebration
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B — insult. “affront” means n. insult offense affront

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Ignoring the king's personal invitation was seen as a serious ______.

  1. A honor
  2. B compliment
  3. C tribute
  4. D affront
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D — affront. “affront” means n. insult offense affront

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Common questions about “affront”

What does “affront” mean?

affront — n. insult offense affront. In Chinese: 侮辱.

How do you pronounce “affront”?

affront is pronounced /əˈfrʌnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: af · front.

How do you use “affront” in a sentence?

His rude remarks were a direct affront to her. (他粗鲁的言论直接侮辱了她。)

What are synonyms for “affront”?

insult, offense — all close in meaning to affront (n. insult offense affront).

Is “affront” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. affront appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “affront”?

af- (towards, ad-variation) + front (face) → offend, insult in person.

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