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insult
noun as in hateful communication
Strongest matches
abuse, affront, blasphemy, contempt, disgrace, disrespect, indignity, invective, libel, outrage, put-down, scorn, shame, slander, slap, slight, snub, taunt
Strong matches
aspersion, contumely, derision, despite, discourtesy, disdainfulness, ignominy, impertinence, impudence, incivility, insolence, mockery, obloquy, offense, opprobrium, rudeness, scurrility, slam, superciliousness, vilification, vituperation
Weak matches
verb as in abuse, offend
Strongest matches
annoy, curse, humiliate, irritate, libel, mock, outrage, provoke, ridicule, slander, taunt
Strong matches
abase, affront, aggravate, blister, debase, degrade, deride, dishonor, disoblige, flout, gird, injure, jeer, pan, revile, roast, scoff, slam, slight, sneer, snub, tease, underestimate, vex
Weak matches
Example Sentences
She asked how "this insult to some of India's most competent women" had been allowed in "a country whose women are its backbone and its pride".
The ceaseless churn of NBA gossip and debate can feel larger than the game itself; it’s not uncommon for a trade rumor, quote or perceived insult to consume a news cycle.
The insults were obscene and personal, shouted while the golfers lined up their shots.
I wonder how well and efficiently he would have written it with frequent and intermittent shouts being thrown his way, regardless of whether they were insults or encouragements.
But beyond George Carlin’s seven dirty words, I can think of at least a dozen other words—mostly adolescent playground insults—that we’re all forced to think twice before saying.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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