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affrontee

|af-fron-tee|

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/əˈfrɒnti/

insulted person

Etymology
Etymology Information

'affrontee' originates from French, specifically the word 'affronté', where 'affront' meant 'to insult or offend'.

Historical Evolution

'affronté' transformed into the English word 'affrontee', maintaining its meaning related to being insulted.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who is insulted', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who has been insulted or affronted.

The affrontee demanded an apology for the public insult.

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Last updated: 2025/05/24 13:06