Meaning & Definition of Insult in English
English⟶
Insult
/ɪnsəlt/
noun
1. A rude expression intended to offend or hurt
- "When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
- "They yelled insults at the visiting team"
synonym:
- abuse,
- insult,
- revilement,
- contumely,
- vilification
2. A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
- "Turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
synonym:
- insult,
- affront
verb
1. Treat, mention, or speak to rudely
- "He insulted her with his rude remarks"
- "The student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
synonym:
- diss,
- insult,
- affront
Examples of using
It was apprehended not as a gratitude but as an insult.
Tom considered it an insult not to be invited to the party.
That's an insult.