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insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home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

But Ridgeway pushes on, trying various means — flattery, insults, amateur psychology — to cajole her into delivering a new Ripley book. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026

Those who drive past our protests and yell insults or flip us the bird are to be pitied. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

This much was clear from the insults continually traded between the two sets of fans. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

While his insults may be what many remember, Hilton was widely praised for lifting up artists, especially singers, thanks to what insiders call a true gift for spotting those on the rise long before others. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

He was subsequently dismissed by Dior and, months later, found guilty by a French court of making public insults based on origin, religion, race, or ethnicity. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026

The arrest came after Kelley Wolf had reportedly made a series of hostile social media posts, which featured insults and allegations against various friends and family, including her ex-husband, Wolf. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

It was immediately met with disapproval, with many people calling out the time the designer hurled a string of antisemitic and racist insults outside of a cafe in Paris, for which he was fined $8,500 in 2011. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026

More politics, more deflection, more insults are not what taxpayers deserve. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 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