affront
US /əˈfrʌnt/
UK /əˈfrʌnt/
1.
affront, outrage, offense
an action or remark that causes outrage or offense
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His rude comments were a direct affront to her dignity.
Ses commentaires grossiers étaient un affront direct à sa dignité.
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It was an affront to the entire community.
C'était un affront à toute la communauté.
1.
offenser, outrager, braver
offend the modesty or values of
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He felt affronted by their lack of respect.
Il se sentait offensé par leur manque de respect.
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The new policy affronts the principles of justice.
La nouvelle politique offense les principes de justice.