Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsʌlt/
noun a disrespectful or offensive remark or action
A1 He felt hurt by the insult from his friend.
A2 She couldn't believe the insult he hurled at her.
B1 The insult was so offensive that it caused a rift between them.
B2 She tried to brush off the insult, but it lingered in her mind.
C1 His cleverly disguised insult left everyone in the room speechless.
C2 The subtle insult was a testament to her sharp wit and intelligence.
verb to speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn
A1 She insulted her friend by calling her names.
A2 He insulted his teacher by talking back to her in class.
B1 The politician insulted his opponent during the debate.
B2 The comedian insulted the audience with his offensive jokes.
C1 The CEO insulted his employees by belittling their hard work.
C2 The author insulted his critics by dismissing their opinions as irrelevant.
formal The diplomat considered the comment to be a direct insult to his country.
informal I can't believe she insulted me like that in front of everyone.
slang He was throwing insults left and right during the argument.
figurative Her actions were an insult to everything we stand for.
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