Word of the Day 9.21.08

affronted

af·front (-frnt)

tr.v. af·front·ed, af·front·ing, af·fronts

1. To insult intentionally, especially openly. See Synonyms at offend.

2.

a. To meet defiantly; confront.

b. Obsolete To meet or encounter face to face.

n.

1. An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult: Such behavior is an affront to society.

2. Obsolete A hostile encounter or meeting.

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

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