How can I put such a public affront upon her.

She had no intention of submitting to the coarse hands and ropes of public affront.

Harmodius having given offence to Hippias, the despot revenged himself by putting a public affront upon his sister.

He reckoned on the Mayor taking some action that would stop the reception and thereby put a public affront on Boyce.

But he, indignant at the public affront she had put on him, and not aware of the true cause, unfortunately detained her.

Public affront was added to political deprivation.

"He has offered me a public affront," returned Louis, indignantly.