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effrontery

noun
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/

Meaning

shameless or rude boldness

Example Sentences

He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.

Synonyms

audacity, boldness, impudence, nerve, insolence

Antonyms

modesty, humility, shyness

Collocations

sheer effrontery, display effrontery, act of effrontery

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