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insulting

verb , present participle of insult

Synonyms and Antonyms of insulting

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home

Synonyms of insulting

affronting, disrespecting, dissing [slang], offending, outraging, slapping, slighting, wounding

Words Related to insulting

cutting, snubbing

displeasing, distressing, disturbing, hurting, miffing, paining, troubling, upsetting

jeering, mocking, ridiculing, sneering (at), taunting

defaming, disparaging, libeling (or libelling), maligning, reviling, slandering, slurring, smearing

oppressing, persecuting, tormenting, torturing

Near Antonyms of insulting

acclaiming, applauding, approving, hailing

commending, complimenting, eulogizing, praising

adulating, flattering, sweet-talking

exalting, glorifying, honoring

delighting, gratifying, pleasing, satisfying

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