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affronted

adjective as in insulted

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Catholic bishops Monday, warning that the forceful removal of immigrants affronted the "infinite and transcendent dignity" accorded to all human beings and would "end badly."

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And all indications are that he is prepared to inflict considerable economic and environmental damage to assuage his affronted pride.

The Chinese people are affronted by the U.S. government declaring it a national security threat.

Which is why Samet is so shocked, and affronted, when he discovers that two pupils have accused him and Kenan of inappropriate contact with students.

Whether those who are affronted by Mr. Trump decide to join him, sit out the primary or stay on the sidelines in a general election remains to be seen.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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