Word: affront
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...diplomatic measure, the ultimatum Peking issued to London early last week was an unacceptable affront to sovereignty and protocol. It was both peremptory and insulting, addressing itself to "the British government's utterly hideous and ferocious features of fascist imperialism." Britain's man in Peking, Charge d'Affaires Donald Hopson, 52, a cool, much-decorated World War II commando offi cer, simply refused to send it to London. Peking, of course, broadcast the texts anyway. It demanded the release of 53 imprisoned Hong Kong Communists within 48 hours and the re opening of three outlawed Red tabloids...
...average television series is created for an adult with the mentality of a twelve-year-old. This is an egregious affront to the American populace. When will the TV program planners realize that the "average" viewer does not identify with the antics of Petticoat Junction or Gomer Pylel
...apartment of his own earlier this year, public outrage at his romance came only after false rumors began circulating that he planned to deprive the First Lady of her office and three secretaries. A San Juan women's club demanded that Sanchez resign and heatedly denounced his reported affront to the "dignity of Puerto Rican womanhood." Explained one clubwoman: "The closing of the office is, in fact, the excuse we are using. What we really must do is demand respect and consideration for Doña Conchita, for in her we are all represented." More than 1,000 women...
Powell's behavior could not pass unnoticed. But to refuse him the seat to which he was duly elected was a noxious affront to overwhelmingly Negro constituency. Its desire to have Powell as its representative has been -- and probably will continue to be -- quite clear. And as a Congressman, he has effectively and eloquently fought for Harlem's needs...
...equivalent of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant. Only two of his 19 Senate staffers are Negroes, because Brooke refuses to hire people on the basis of race; to many Negroes that in itself is grounds for suspicion. Brooke's wife is white, and many Negroes also consider that an affront. As Massachusetts attorney general, Brooke shied away from participating in civil rights demonstrations?and that does not sit well with many Negroes...