Synonyms for affront

Noun

1. insult, affront, discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity

usage: a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of an affront; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"

Verb

1. diss, insult, affront, hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite

usage: treat, mention, or speak to rudely; "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"