Insult

Synonyms of insult

• humiliate
• offend
• disrespect

Antonyms of insult

• praise
• compliment
• flatter

Collocations of insult

personal insult

Frequency: 70 %

He took her personal insult to heart.

harsh insult

Frequency: 60 %

Her harsh insult left him feeling hurt.

insulting remark

Frequency: 50 %

She couldn't believe the insulting remark he made.

verbal insult

Frequency: 45 %

The verbal insult was uncalled for.

racial insult

Frequency: 35 %

Using a racial insult is never acceptable.

Idiomatic Expressions for insult

• Phrase: Take offense
  Meaning: To feel insulted or offended by something.
  Usage: She took offense at his remarks about her appearance.