insult meaning and definition

INSULT noun

Definition of insult (noun)

1. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
   • "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
   • synonyms: abuse, contumely, revilement, vilification
2. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
   • "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
   • synonyms: affront

INSULT verb

Definition of insult (verb)

1. treat, mention, or speak to rudely
   • "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
   • synonyms: affront, diss