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Synonyms
af·front (ə-frŭnt́)

[Middle English afrounten, from Old French afronter, Latin ad-, ad-, + Latin frōns, front-, face; see front.]

transitive verb: -front·ed, -front·ing, -fronts. 

  1. To insult intentionally, especially openly. See synonyms at offend
    1. To meet defiantly; confront.
    2. Obsolete To meet or encounter face to face.

noun 

  1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult: Such behavior is an affront to society.
  2. Obsolete A hostile encounter or meeting.