insult

1. A rude expression intended to offend or hurt (synset 106728162)
   "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
   is a type of: discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respect
   subtypes:

   • low blow - unscrupulous abuse
   • billingsgate, scurrility - foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
   • cut, stinger - a remark capable of wounding mentally
   • invective, vitriol, vituperation - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
   same as: abuse, contumely, revilement, vilification
2. A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect (synset 101227516)
   "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
   is a type of: discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity - a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
   subtypes:

   • indignity - an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
   • outrage, scandalisation, scandalization - the act of scandalizing
   same as: affront

1. Treat, mention, or speak to rudely (synset 200850100)
   "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
   is a type of: bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite, wound - hurt the feelings of
   same as: affront, diss

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