affront

Example Sentences

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What Cannon claimed as a personal affront, though, was merely Smith following the law.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called it a "real affront" to the victims' families.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Liz Kendall, secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, said non-consensual intimate deepfakes created by Grok were illegal and an "affront to decent society".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

In curling, the accusations alone were an affront to the sport’s tradition and dignity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Someone whose touch is a reassurance, not an affront or a nuisance.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison