Difference between Affront and Diss

What is the difference between Affront and Diss?

Affront as a verb is to insult intentionally, especially openly. while Diss as a verb is to put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour

Affront

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To insult intentionally, especially openly. To meet defiantly; to confront. To meet or encounter face to face.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult. A hostile encounter or meeting.

Diss

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to put (someone) down, or show disrespect by the use of insulting language or dismissive behaviour

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an insult or put-down

Part of speech: abbreviation

Definition: for dissertation.

We hope you now know whether to use Affront or Diss in your sentence.

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