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insult

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of insult

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
  • Panelists on that political talk show simply exchange insults, not ideas.
Synonyms of insult

affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, epithet, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur
Words Related to insult

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 of insult

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

insult

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of insult

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
  • insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home
Synonyms of insult

affront, disrespect, offend, outrage, slap, slight, wound
Words Related to insult

cut, snub

displease, distress, disturb, hurt, miff, pain, trouble, upset

jeer, mock, ridicule, sneer (at), taunt

defame, disparage, libel, malign, revile, slander, slur, smear

oppress, persecute, torment, torture
Near Antonyms of insult

acclaim, applaud, approve, hail

commend, compliment, eulogize, praise

adulate, flatter, sweet-talk

exalt, glorify, honor

delight, gratify, please, satisfy

Synonym Discussion of insult

offend, outrage, affront, insult mean to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment. offend need not imply an intentional hurting but it may indicate merely a violation of the victim's sense of what is proper or fitting.
    • hoped that my remarks had not offended her
outrage implies offending beyond endurance and calling forth extreme feelings.
    • outraged by their accusations
affront implies treating with deliberate rudeness or contemptuous indifference to courtesy.
    • deeply affronted by his callousness
insult suggests deliberately causing humiliation, hurt pride, or shame.
    • insulted every guest at the party

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