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Synonyms for (noun) insult

Synonyms: insult, affront Definition: a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect Usage: turning his back on me was a deliberate insult

Hypernyms: discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity Definition: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others

Synonyms: contumely, abuse, vilification, revilement, insult Definition: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt Usage: when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse; they yelled insults at the visiting team

Hypernyms: discourtesy, disrespect Definition: an expression of lack of respect

Synonyms for (verb) insult

Synonyms: affront, diss, insult Definition: treat, mention, or speak to rudely Usage: He insulted her with his rude remarks; the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone

Hypernyms: bruise, hurt, injure, offend, wound, spite Definition: hurt the feelings of Usage: She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests; This remark really bruised my ego