affront

• Eine absichtliche Beleidigung oder Kränkung; eine Handlung oder Äußerung, die bewusst Respektlosigkeit ausdrückt oder als solche aufgefasst wird.

A noun referring to a deliberately offensive act or something that produces the effect of deliberate disrespect.

1. Deliberate insult or disrespectC1formal

   An action or statement that is intentionally offensive or shows a lack of respect.

   Beleidigung

   • His rude comment was an affront to her dignity.
   • The cancellation of the event was seen as an affront to the community.
   • She considered the accusation a personal affront.

   Synonymedisrespectindignityinsultoffenseoutrageprovocationput-downslightslursnub

   Antonymecomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. Offensive treatmentC1formal

   To treat someone in a way that shows deliberate disrespect or rudeness.

   Beleidigung

   • He felt affronted by their dismissive attitude.
   • The manager's words affronted the entire team.
   • They affronted the guests by ignoring their requests.

   Synonymebarbdissindignityinsultjibeoffenseput-downslightslursnub

   Antonymecomplimentcourtesyhonorpraiserespect

• Jemanden absichtlich beleidigen oder kränken, oft öffentlich oder formell; auch: jemandem die Ehre abschneiden oder ihn bewusst vor den Kopf stoßen.

A verb used to indicate the act of insulting or offending someone deliberately, often in a public or formal manner.

1. To offend deliberatelyC1formal

   To cause someone to feel insulted or disrespected, often intentionally.

   Vorsätzlich beleidigen

   • His rude comments affronted everyone at the table.
   • She felt affronted by his lack of apology.
   • The manager's harsh words affronted the entire team.

   Synonymeabuseinsultoffendoutrageprovokeslightsnub

   Antonymecomplimentflatterhonorpraise

2. To treat with disrespectC1formal

   To speak to or treat someone in a way that shows a lack of respect.

   Beleidigen

   • He affronted his colleague by ignoring her suggestions.
   • The politician affronted the audience with his dismissive tone.
   • They affronted the host by arriving late without an excuse.

   Synonymeinsultmortifyoffendoutrageprovokeslightsnub

   Antonymehonorrespect