1. (n.) An insult; openly rude treatment\

2. (v. t.) To face in defiance; to confront; as, to affront death; hence, to meet in hostile encounter.

3. (v. t.) To offend by some manifestation of disrespect; to insult to the face by demeanor or language; to treat with marked incivility.

4. (n.) An encounter either friendly or hostile.

5. (n.) Contemptuous or rude treatment which excites or justifies resentment; marked disrespect; a purposed indignity; insult.

6. (n.) An offense to one's self-respect; shame.

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