insult
noun
1. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
- they yelled insults at the visiting team
Similar word(s): abuse, contumely, revilement, vilification
Definition categories: communication, discourtesy, disrespect
2. a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
- turning his back on me was a deliberate insult
Similar word(s): affront
Definition categories: act, discourtesy, offence, offense
Sentences with insult as a noun:
- The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears.