What is another word for affront ?

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense

backhanded compliment

kick in the teeth

left-handed compliment

character assassination

libeling^US

libelling^UK

defamation of character

misrepresentation of character

rumour^UK

rumor^US

misdemeanor^US

uncomplimentary remark

back-handed compliment

rap over the knuckles

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“She interpreted my critique of her works as a personal affront.”

Noun

A feeling of outrage or offense

furore^UK

furor^US

rancor^US

rancour^UK

being rubbed up the wrong way

chip on your shoulder

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“Valéry describes the shock, and the affront, felt by those earlier poets when exposed to the music of Wagner and Berlioz.”

Noun

The state or quality of being obscene

womanizing^US

womanising^UK

immoderation

dissolution

lawlessness

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Noun

Open resistance to authority or opposition

throwing of the gauntlet

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Noun

An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

misdemeanor^US

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Noun

Great embarrassment and shame

swallowing one's pride

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Noun

Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately

Noun

A bad reflection on someone or something

disgrace

discredit

blot on the escutcheon of

shocking incident of events

outrageous wrongdoing

discreditable behaviour

dishonourable behaviour

skeleton in the cupboard

skeleton in the closet

skeleton in closet

shocking series of events

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Noun

A joke, typically a critical or unkind one

humor^US

humour^UK

figurative expression

pleasant conversation

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Noun

The act of injuring another's reputation by slander

character assassination

libeling^US

libelling^UK

defamation of character

misrepresentation of character

rumor^US

rumour^UK

evil-speaking

stigma

accusation

backhanded compliment

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

rap over the knuckles

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Noun

Harm to one's good name or reputation

blot on the escutcheon

skeleton in the cupboard

skeleton in the closet

lack of respectability

unhonour^UK

unhonor^US

swallowing one's pride

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Noun

The state of being unhappy, disappointed, or anxious

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Verb

make somebody's hackles rise

To offend the modesty or values of

scandalise^UK

scandalize^US

criticise^UK

criticize^US

give the cold shoulder

hit where one lives

put your back up

raise your hackles

ruffle one's feathers

antagonize^US

antagonise^UK

hurt somebody's feelings

give someone the hump

appal^UK

put someone's nose out of joint

appall^US

agonize^US

agonise^UK

rub you up the wrong way

rattle someone's cage

tread on someone's toes

abominate

nag

make cross

drive round the twist

drive round the bend

drive you up the wall

raise eyebrows amongst

cause raised eyebrows

cause a few raised eyebrows amongst

satirize^US

satirise^UK

get up someone's nose

traumatize^US

traumatise^UK

set one's teeth on edge

stick in one's craw

make cutting remarks about

make one's hair stand on end

treat disrespectfully

be a pain in the neck

be a thorn in someone's side

get on the wrong side of

make an enemy of somebody

rack

jar on

be on the back of

rattle someone's chain

set someone's teeth on edge

tantalize^US

tantalise^UK

be a thorn in someone's flesh

belabor^US

minimize^US

belabour^UK

minimise^UK

paralyse^UK

paralyze^US

stigmatize^US

raise someone's eyebrows

set someone back on their heels

shake out of your complacency

stigmatise^UK

attack somebody's dignity

give a turn

hit like ton of bricks

drag through the mire

speak ill of

cast a slur on

cast slur on

blacken the character of

run a smear campaign against

throw mud at

fling mud at

take the wind out of your sails

make someone's blood run cold

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“He finally ventured forth, hungering to know more about her, yet dreading to affront her with his unseemly curiosity.”

Verb

have butterflies in one's stomach

To be constantly or visibly anxious

fret

worry

agonise^UK

agonize^US

labor^US

labour^UK

be in a state of anxiety

be on pins and needles

be in a state of nervousness

be in a state of agitation

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Verb

take the bull by the horns

To confront or come up against

get into conflict with

come into conflict with

come face to face with

meet eyeball-to-eyeball

persevere in the face of

stick fast

remain firm

hold out

go the distance against

stand firm

hold the line against

be forced to contend with

put a bold face on it

throw down the gauntlet

knock chip off shoulder

look straight in the eye

enter into combat with

hold one's ground against

hold your ground

win out

stand one's ground against

come to close quarters with

initiate a discussion with

discuss something with

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