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Hhtt Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

affront v. outrage v. offend

"I was affronted by his actions."

Which of the following are idiomatic and have the same meaning as the original?

1) "I was outraged by his actions."

2) "I was offended by his actions."

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offended is the weakest term. And the most common. outraged is the strongest, and is not common.

— Clive

  • offended is the weakest term.
  • And the most common.
  • outraged is the strongest, and is not common.
  • affronted is in the middle.
  • And is uncommon.
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offended is the weakest term. And the most common.
outraged is the strongest, and is not common.
affronted is in the middle. And is uncommon.
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Cliveoffended is the weakest term. And the most common.outraged is the strongest, and is not common.affronted is in the middle. And is uncommon.
What is the situation for "insult" for this sentence?

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hhttWhat is the situation for "insult" for this sentence?
Less than "outraged". A bit more than "offended."
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AlpheccaStars hhttWhat is the situation for "insult" for this sentence?Less than "outraged". A bit more than "offended."
Than exactly the same with affront. Isn't it?

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affronted stresses more that you are openly or publicly insulted.

Insulted is also quite a common word.
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Cliveaffronted stresses more that you are openly or publicly insulted.Insulted is also quite a common word.
In scientific books, or declerations Is the most common affront?

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hhttIn scientific books, or declerations Is the most common affront?
No. I've not seen this word used in that context.
The noun "affront" is far more common than the verb.
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AlpheccaStars hhttIn scientific books, or declerations Is the most common affront?No. I've not seen this word used in that context.The noun "affront" is far more common than the verb.
But the verb affront is formal so this shows affront is used in serious matters. What is the most common verb for this meaning? Insult?

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hhttBut the verb affront is formal
Where did you get that?

What is the text that you are concerned about?
I don't see "insult" "outrage" or "offend" in scientific writings. These texts deal with the rational, not the emotional, mind.
Those words are all about emotion.
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