Affrontings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An act or instance of openly showing disrespect or an insult to someone
2. a challenging or offensive encounter that provokes a strong reaction
3. a confrontation characterized by rudeness or an attack on dignity

Etymology: "Affrontings" is the plural of "affronting," which is the form of "affront" used as a noun meaning an insult or offence. The plural therefore names several separate acts of insult, each one a discrete encounter that provokes a strong reaction. "Affront" itself traces back to Old French "afronter," meaning to strike in the face, from Late Latin "affrontare," built from "ad" (to) and "frons" (forehead). The original sense was thus physical confrontation, with the face as the target, and the figurative sense of humiliation grew out of that image.

Synonyms: insults, offenses, slights, indignities

Antonyms: compliments, praises, honors, respect