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What is the opposite of affront?

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Noun
Opposite of an action or remark that causes outrage or offense
Noun
Opposite of a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act
“They didn't invent whispering for compliments.”
Noun
Opposite of the state or quality of being obscene
Noun
Opposite of a word expressing contempt or disapproval, especially in an offensive manner
Noun
Opposite of an insult, or that which is interpreted as one
Noun
Opposite of open resistance to authority or opposition
Noun
Opposite of action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately
“Everything that the human race has done and thought is concerned with the satisfaction of deeply felt needs and the assuagement of pain.”
Noun
Opposite of a fit of feeling annoyed, offended or resentful
Noun
Opposite of a bad reflection on someone or something
“He served the county as prosecutor several years ago and was a credit to the county and the people he so well represented.”
Noun
Opposite of an injustice or wrong that has been committed against
Noun
Opposite of an expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt the feelings of another
“Megan was called Booper, a hypocorism used by her family.”
Noun
Opposite of an action or event that causes general public outrage
“He was delighted to be apart of a national achievement of which to be proud and brought home the realization that a new era in medicine was beginning.”
Noun
Opposite of an action or activity considered to be evil, shameful, or wrong
“The disposition to delight lovingly in helping others is a virtue that evokes the energies of many philanthropists.”
Verb
Opposite of to offend the modesty or values of
Verb
Opposite of to speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse
“I just wanted to compliment Bill on speaking his mind, because I'm sure he gets a lot of flack and criticism for doing this.”
Verb
Opposite of to cause emotional distress to someone
“Her inspiring comments on social media would please a great many people who read them.”
Verb
Opposite of to hurt or distress emotionally
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