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😡insult

verb
/ˈɪnsʌlt/
insulation insuperable
insult definition card — visual illustration of the meaning insult synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison insult collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to speak to or treat someone with disrespect or scorn
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example Sentences

He insulted her by calling her lazy in front of everyone.

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

Example Expressions

add insult to injury

Synonyms

disrespect, offend, belittle, demean, abuse, humiliate, mock
Entry 1
disrespect, offend, belittle, demean
Entry 2
offend, disrespect, abuse, humiliate, mock

Antonyms

respect, honor, compliment, praise, flatter
Entry 1
respect, honor
Entry 2
compliment, praise, honor, respect, flatter

Collocations

insult someone, insult the intelligence, insulting remark, insult intelligence, insult dignity, insult deeply, insult publicly
Entry 1
insult someone, insult the intelligence, insulting remark
Entry 2
insult someone, insult intelligence, insult dignity, insult deeply, insult publicly

More Example Sentences

He is mature enough not to insult anyone.

He refuses to insult anyone under any circumstances.

Everybody dislikes her after her insulting the teacher.

They can’t help but react whenever someone insults them.

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