affront: Meaning and Definition of

af•front

1. a personally offensive act or word; deliberate act or display of disrespect; intentional slight; insult: an affront to the king.
2. an offense to one's dignity or self-respect.

1. to offend by an open manifestation of disrespect or insolence: His speech affronted all of us.
2. to make ashamed or confused; embarrass.
3. to front; face; look on.
4. to meet or encounter face to face; confront.