Synonyms of insults

insults 1 of 2

noun

plural of insult

as in sarcasms

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 & Similar Words

• sarcasms
• outrages
• indignities
• epithets
• barbs
• slurs
• slaps
• names
• offenses
• slights
• affronts
• attacks
• personalities
• darts
• taunts
• brickbats
• criticisms
• pokes
• digs
• dises
• put-downs
• disgraces
• shames
• abuses
• jeers
• sneers
• cuts
• gibes
• girds
• catcalls
• invectives
• vituperations
• quips
• mocks
• disapprovals
• tortures
• swipes
• knocks
• torments
• dishonors
• opprobriums
• slams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• accolades
• praises
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations

insults

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of insult

as in offends

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offends
• outrages
• taunts
• wounds
• affronts
• slaps
• disrespects
• upsets
• troubles
• hurts
• displeases
• slights
• mocks
• disturbs
• disses
• ridicules
• pains
• distresses
• snubs
• jeers
• tortures
• slanders
• slurs
• torments
• smears
• disparages
• reviles
• libels
• sneers (at)
• defames
• maligns
• cuts
• oppresses
• persecutes
• miffs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• praises
• applauds
• compliments
• hails
• acclaims
• commends
• eulogizes
• honors
• flatters
• delights
• exalts
• pleases
• glorifies
• satisfies
• adulates
• gratifies
• sweet-talks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of insults

Noun

Despite his notoriously fiery TV persona, the Gordon Ramsay meal kit doesn’t include any pre-packaged insults or threats to shut your kitchen down — just easy-to-follow recipe cards. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Gillies was surprised to learn in researching the docu that the programmers came up with a rating system for calculating the relative weight of insults. — Will Tizard, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

But the Rodriguez and other members of the Cuban delegation began banging the desks, calling for a point of order and shouting insults at Waltz. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

The examination showed that Parker and Smith had exchanged dozens of texts, which include obscenities and insults, in the days before Parker's disappearance. — News Editor, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The incident reportedly started after a group sitting behind McHenry started shouting insults toward Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma about his fiancée, Winnie Harlow. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

In a round robin of insults, Proto blasted the incumbent Democratic senator who first won election in 2022. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026

Mathews gathered his belongings and began walking toward his vehicle, but after crossing to the other side of a park fence, an exchange of insults between the pair caused a physical confrontation. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

But the conflict heightened last week, with insults flying back and forth. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Verb

That's what happens when your star insults moviegoers or goes off on tangents about the characters's sexuality. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Ohm quickly insults nearly every employee at this small hotel within moments of meeting them, except for the young, pretty bartender, Fiona (Florence Ordesh). — ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

Saariaho never once loses control of momentum and never insults her own tastefulness. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026

As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026

The paddling comes as revenge for multiple times Marty insults the businessman throughout the movie. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025

Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires. — Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi insults Democrats in Senate hearing. — Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025

In the case of Governor Pritzker insults his body, body shamed him. — Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025