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insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home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

His personal insults, ranging from Adam Schiff having a pencil neck to Chris Christie’s weight to Bruce Springsteen’s aged face, also were repeats of various Truth Social posts. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026

Former Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson allegedly hurled racial insults at police after being arrested for shoplifting. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

The list of insults faced by those of us trying to live here is pretty lengthy already. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 July 2026

Then we will be prepared, no matter how temptations may come, not to get inflamed by impositions, insults, and offenses that speak to the opposite belief in some other presence or power. — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026

Musk and Altman have repeatedly traded blows in recent years, mocking each other’s businesses and lobbing personal insults. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The insults often accompany reports and even videos of kids and teens engaging in reckless riding — weaving through traffic, running stop signs, ignoring pedestrians, and performing stunts like wheelies in opposing lanes, sometimes without helmets. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Hurling insults and a general dismissiveness is in, or at least tolerated. — Steve Buckley, New York Times, 2 July 2026

But back in February when the court ruled against him on tariffs, the president held an angry White House press conference, calling the conservative justices who sided against him disloyal among other insults. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 1 July 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