Words For Insults

verb to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

• He was reviled by his colleagues for his unethical behavior.
• She couldn't believe how much they reviled her on social media.
• The haters love to revile anyone who doesn't agree with them.
• The artist's work was reviled by critics, but loved by the public.

noun speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at someone or something; derision

verb subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

• The politician faced ridicule from the public after his controversial statement.
• Don't ridicule her for being different, embrace her uniqueness instead.
• Stop ridiculing him, it's not cool.
• The artist's unconventional style was met with ridicule at first, but eventually gained widespread acclaim.

noun a silly or annoying person

verb to tease or make fun of someone in a playful way

• The politician referred to the journalist as a twit for spreading false information.
• I can't believe that twit forgot my birthday again!
• That guy is such a twit, always causing trouble.
• Her mind was a twit of confusion as she tried to make sense of the situation.