insult

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.

Synonyms
affront diss insultation offence offense pejorative slam slight slur
Antonyms
compliment
2 Definition

Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).

Synonyms
disgrace outrage
Example Sentences
  • The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears.
3 Definition

Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.

4 Definition

An assault or attack; (specifically) an assault, attack, or onset carried out without preparation.

5 Definition

An act of leaping upon.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

Antonyms
compliment
2 Definition

To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.

3 Definition

To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).

4 Definition

To leap or trample upon.