意味(日本語)

(面と向かっての)無礼、侮辱、侮辱する ◇L.ad＋frons(＝ひたい、顔)

語源

• front- : L.fron=the forehead（額、前面）

意味(英語)

• (verb-transitive) To insult intentionally, especially openly. See Synonyms at offend.
• (verb-transitive) To meet defiantly; confront.
• (verb-transitive) Obsolete To meet or encounter face to face.
• (noun) An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult: Such behavior is an affront to society.
• (noun) Obsolete A hostile encounter or meeting.

例文

• The U.S. hid the operation from Pakistan for fear that the raid plans would leak to militants, but the unilateral action brought protests from Pakistani leaders over what they called an affront to their sovereignty.