Definition for Affront (-s)

affront (-s), v. [OFr affronte-r, to the face, strike on the forehead, slap on the face, insult face to face.]

  1. Assail; overrun.
  2. Invade; attack; enter without an invitation.
  3. Defy; offend; confront brazenly.
  4. Repress; hinder; thwart; confound.
  5. Challenge; humble; subdue.

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