Pronunciation: /əˈfrʌnteɪ/
verb to confront or challenge someone in a bold or disrespectful manner
A1 He affronted his friend by accidentally stepping on his foot.
A2 She felt affronted when her boss criticized her work in front of everyone.
B1 The politician affronted many voters with his insensitive remarks.
B2 The company's decision to lay off employees affronted the entire workforce.
C1 The artist's controversial exhibit affronted traditional values and norms.
C2 The professor's radical ideas affronted the academic community, but sparked important discussions.
formal He affronté the accusations with grace and dignity.
informal She affronté the rude comments by walking away.
slang I can't believe he affronté that bully like that!
figurative The team affronté the challenges head-on and came out victorious.
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