1. There are many synonyms of Affronting which include Abuse, Anger, Annoy, Confront, Criticize, Displease, Dispraise, Encounter, Face, Meet, Offend, Outrage, Pique, Slander, Slight, Taunt, Vex, Provoke, Put Down, Dump On, Hit Where One Lives, Give The Cold Shoulder, Give A Zinger, etc.