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Meaning of insult

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

insult

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈsʌlt//ɪnˈsʌlt/

noun

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:affrontdissinsultationoffenceoffensepejorativeslamslight
    Antonyms:compliment
  2. Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).

    Example: The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears.

    Synonyms:disgraceoutrage
  3. Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.

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

verb

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. To leap or trample upon.