insult

²in·sult

noun \ˈin-ˌsəlt\

Definition of INSULT

1

: a gross indignity

2

: injury to the body or one of its parts; also : something that causes or has a potential for causing such insult <pollution and other environmental insults>

Examples of INSULT

1. The fans hurled insults at the referee as he walked off the field after the game.
2. Their decision to cancel the project was an insult to all my hard work.
3. They got into a fight over a minor insult.

First Known Use of INSULT

1671

Related to INSULT

Synonyms: affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Related Words: catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt; abuse, invective, vituperation; disapproval, opprobrium; disgrace, dishonor, shame; attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe; torment, torture

Near Antonyms: accolade, commendation, compliment; acclaim, applause, praise; adulation, flattery

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