Definitions for "Affront"
To offend by some manifestation of disrespect; to insult to the face by demeanor or language; to treat with marked incivility.
Contemptuous or rude treatment which excites or justifies resentment; marked disrespect; a purposed indignity; insult.
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of an affront; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
To front; to face in position; to meet or encounter face to face.
To face in defiance; to confront; as, to affront death; hence, to meet in hostile encounter.
An encounter either friendly or hostile.
Keywords:  shame, offense, respect, self, one
An offense to one's self-respect; shame.