Synonyms of 'a slap in the face'
(idiom)
an unexpected rejection or insult
They treated any pay rise of less than 5% as a slap in the face.Synonyms
insult
, Some of the officers shouted insults at prisoners on the roof.
humiliation
, He suffered the humiliation of bankruptcy.
snub
, He took it as a snub.
affront
, , , One example that particularly affronted him was at the world championships.
put-down
, , She was getting very sick of his put-downs.
rebuff
, The results of the poll dealt a humiliating rebuff to Mr Jones.
repulse
If he meets with a repulse he will not be cast down.
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of affront
to hurt someone's pride or dignity
One example that particularly affronted him was at the world championships.
in the sense of humiliation
He suffered the humiliation of bankruptcy.
Synonyms
humbling,
loss of face,
self-abasement
Nearby words of 'a slap in the face'
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