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insult

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

    noun.communication

    Examples
    They yelled insults at the visiting team.
    Synonyms abuse contumely revilement vilification

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

    noun.act

    Examples
    Turning his back on me was a deliberate insult.
    Synonyms affront

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The act of leaping on; onset; attack.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely

    verb.communication

    Examples
    He insulted her with his rude remarks.
    Synonyms affront diss

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To leap or trample upon; to make a sudden onset upon.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  3. To leap or jump.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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