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Meaning of Affront | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
əˈfɹʌnt

Definitions

  1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
  2. A hostile encounter or meeting.
    obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“Such behavior is an affront to society.”
“This day, thou ſhalt haue ingots : and, to morrow, / Giue lords th’ affront.”

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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