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insults

NOUN

abuse

Synonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision hosing invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding signifying slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation

WEAK

bad-mouthing kicking around pushing around

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise

WEAK

acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect

NOUN

revilement

Synonyms

STRONG

abuse berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach scolding scurrility slander tirade upbraiding

WEAK

bad-mouthing reviling scurrilousness verbal abuse

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise respect

NOUN

reviling

Synonyms

STRONG

abuse berating blame censure libel railing reprimand reproach scolding slander upbraiding

WEAK

bad-mouthing billingsgate castigation contumely criticism defamation invective obloquy revilement scurrility scurrilousness tirade verbal abuse

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment praise respect

NOUN

scurrility

Synonyms

STRONG

abuse berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach revilement scolding slander tirade upbraiding

WEAK

bad-mouthing reviling scurrilousness verbal abuse

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise respect

NOUN

scurrilousness

Synonyms

WEAK

abuse bad-mouthing berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach revilement reviling scolding scurrility slander tirade upbraiding verbal abuse

NOUN

vituperation

Synonyms

STRONG

berating blame castigation censure criticism defamation libel obloquy reprimand reproach scolding slander tirade upbraiding

WEAK

bad-mouthing verbal abuse

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation praise

Example Sentences

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Those agencies competed aggressively for clients, with leaders undercutting each other and sometimes trading petty insults, according to people familiar with the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Domingo nails it as the cutting teacher who has choice words about the robber’s style choices while his students offer their own insults.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The PM believes these insults are part of an effort to apply pressure and get him to change his mind.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"There are many of us on both sides trying to calm down all those hotheads from both camps who enjoy spreading irresponsible claims, lots of 'fake news' and plenty of insults," Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At the very least, his constant stream of insults would help distract her.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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