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insult

[in-suhlt, in-suhlt] / ɪnˈsʌlt, ˈɪn sʌlt /
NOUN
hateful communication
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse affront blasphemy contempt disgrace disrespect indignity invective libel outrage put-down scorn shame slander slap slight snub taunt
STRONG
aspersion contumely derision despite discourtesy disdainfulness ignominy impertinence impudence incivility insolence mockery obloquy offense opprobrium rudeness scurrility slam superciliousness vilification vituperation
WEAK
black eye cheap shot slap in the face unpleasantry
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval compliment delight esteem flattery honor praise regard respect reverence
STRONG
happiness humility kindness politeness
VERB
abuse, offend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoy curse humiliate irritate libel mock outrage provoke ridicule slander taunt
STRONG
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
cut to the quick dump on put down step on one's toes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid delight flatter make happy please praise soothe tell the truth
STRONG
appease assist compliment elevate help honor improve mollify respect upgrade

Example Sentences

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He takes the defiance as an insult and the public insult as an embarrassment.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Higher ticket prices only add insult to injury.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

However, it enraged some pundits, with former Manchester United defender Gary Neville labelling Cherki "arrogant", and ex-Premier League manager Alan Pardew calling it "an insult in the pro game".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Hugh Farren, owner of Farren’s Bar, a roughly 200-year-old establishment at the northernmost point of Ireland, sees it more as a practical move than an insult.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Whether he knew the language or not, the insult was clear in her voice.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.