Definition of Insult
Insult
in·sult
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(verb)
to speak to someone in a scornful, disrespectful, or abusive way, or to treat someone in a way that is offensive, contemptuous, or insolent;
e.g. Nothing that he said could insult me. She is trying to insult their intelligence.
(noun)
a remark or action that is scornful, disrespectful, or abusive;
e.g. Every day, they have a new insult to aim at her.
(noun)
something that is offensive or contemptible due to being so worthless or inadequate;
e.g. These facilities are an insult because the people deserve much better.
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