to affront, to insult, to offend
1. to treat with disrespect or contempt; to insult or offend someone
His rude comments affronted the entire group.
Seus comentários rudes afrontaram todo o grupo.
2. to confront or face boldly; to challenge defiantly
He decided to affront his fears and speak publicly.
Ele decidiu afrontar seus medos e falar em público.
3. to face or meet (a problem, danger, etc.) directly
We must affront this challenge head-on.
Devemos afrontar este desafio de frente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
afrontar a realidade (to face reality)
afrontar perigos (to face dangers)
sem se afrontar (without getting insulted)
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