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affronted

UK
/əˈfrʌntɪd/
US
/əˈfrʌntɪd/

Translations

affrontedadjective
more affronted
Comp.
most affronted
Super.
UK
/əˈfrʌntɪd/
US
/əˈfrʌntɪd/
She felt affronted by his rude remarks during the meeting.
Elle s'est sentie offensée par ses remarques grossières pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
outragéPlus soutenu ; exprime une indignation plus forte.
Synonyms
offended
insulted
displeased
aggrieved
indignant
affrontedpast participle
UK
/əˈfrʌntɪd/
US
/əˈfrʌntɪd/
Used attributively to describe someone who has been offended or insulted.
He gave her an affronted look after the harsh criticism.
Il lui a lancé un regard offensé après la critique sévère.
Additional translations
insultéSens passif : ayant subi une offense ou une insulte.
Synonyms
offended
insulted
hurt
indignant
outraged
resentful
sore
slighted
humiliated
disrespected
disparaged
injured (emotionally)
affrontverb

affronted

Past Simple

affronted
Past Simple
affronted
Past Participle
affronting
Gerund
UK
/əˈfrʌnt/
US
/əˈfrʌnt/
He affronted her by making a rude comment about her work in front of the entire team.
Il l’a insultée en faisant une remarque désobligeante sur son travail devant toute l’équipe.
Additional translations
offenserEmploi plus général, quand il s’agit de blesser ou heurter quelqu’un.
affronterSens rare: faire face à quelque chose de difficile ou dangereux avec audace.
Synonyms
insult
offend
slight
disrespect
provocation

Definitions

affrontedadjective
Feeling or showing anger or indignation at an offense or insult.
She felt affronted by his rude remarks during the meeting.
affrontedpast participle
Insulted or offended; having received an affront.
He gave her an affronted look after the harsh criticism.
affrontverb
To insult or offend someone openly and intentionally.
He affronted her by making a rude comment about her work in front of the entire team.
To face or encounter (something challenging or dangerous) boldly or defiantly.
The small nation had to affront the threat of invasion with limited resources.
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