insult
- noun (n)
Meaning: hateful communication
Synonyms:
abuse
affront
aspersion
black eye
blasphemy
cheap shot
contempt
contumely
derision
despite
discourtesy
disdainfulness
disgrace
disrespect
ignominy
impertinence
impudence
incivility
indignity
insolence
invective
libel
mockery
obloquy
offense
opprobrium
outrage
putdown
rudeness
scorn
scurrility
shame
slam
slander
slap
slap in the face
slight
snub
superciliousness
taunt
unpleasantry
vilification
vituperation
- verb (v)
Meaning: abuse, offend
Synonyms:
abase
affront
aggravate
annoy
blister
curse
cut to the quick
debase
degrade
deride
dishonor
disoblige
dump on
flout
gird
humiliate
injure
irritate
jeer
libel
mock
outrage
pan
provoke
put down
revile
ridicule
roast
scoff
slam
slander
slight
sneer
snub
step on one’s toes
taunt
tease
underestimate
vex
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