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insult

/ɪnˈsʌlt/noun, verb2 syllables

Insult means: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt.

Synonyms for insult18

noun, as in a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

abuse, revilement, contumely, vilification

noun, as in a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

affront

verb, as in treat, mention, or speak to rudely

diss, affront

also used for insult

disrespect, disgrace, slander, discourtesy, offense, insultation, offence, pejorative, slam, slight, slur, outrage

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What does insult mean?3

noun

1

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt“when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse”

2

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect“turning his back on me was a deliberate insult”

verb

1

treat, mention, or speak to rudely“He insulted her with his rude remarks”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with insult?5

one syllable

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Insult in a sentence

  • Maria just smiled at this insult, and you should, too.carlosalberto
  • Does sci-fi, you think, insult your religion?nonong
  • That's an insult to human beings, though it's true.rul
  • To add insult to injury, she just found out she is pregnant.deniko
  • I will get revenge for this insult, you can be sure of that!isrtcify
  • I invite comments, but ask you not to resort to insults.Opiejay888
  • He insults me, even if it's meant as a joke.Nuel
  • As you have insulted him, he is cross with you.Stalwartlover

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Forms of insult

as a noun

plural
insults

as a verb

past tense
insulted
present participle
insulting
third-person singular
insults
past participle
insulted