affront

Universal Words noun, verb noun [usuallysing.] ~ (to sb/sth) a remark or an action that insults or offends sb/sth: His speech was an affront to many in the local community. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] (formal) to insult or offend sb: He hoped they would not feel affronted if they were not invited. * an affronted expression * His attitude really affronted her.