Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insult
verb
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
Definition
To speak to or treat someone with disrespect or scornful abuse.
Examples
- She insulted him by calling him lazy during the meeting.
- The critic’s harsh review felt like an insult to the artist.
- Making fun of someone’s appearance is a way to insult them.
Meaning
An insult is a remark or action that is disrespectful or scornful. It often aims to offend or hurt someone’s feelings.
Synonyms
- offend
- slight
- abuse
- disrespect
- belittle
