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What is another word for Insult? – 190 Insult Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    affront offense slight slur disparagement reproach rebuke reprimand scolding castigation denunciation condemnation vilification abuse invective diatribe tirade mockery ridicule sarcasm contempt disdain scorn derision taunt jeer gibe sneer jab barb quip put-down slap blow attack criticism censure reproval disapproval disrepect indignity humiliation degradation defamation calumny libel slander aspersion obloquy.

    Meaning of Insult

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, an insult is "a remark or action intended to offend or hurt someone's feelings".

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines an insult as "a remark or action that is intended to hurt or offend someone".
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that an insult is "something that you say or do to hurt or offend someone".

    Example Uses

    • The politician's insult to his opponent sparked a heated debate.
    • She felt deeply hurt by the insult and decided to confront the person who made it.
    • The comedian's jokes were full of insults to the government, but they were meant to be humorous.
    • The player was given a red card for using an insult against the referee.
    • The article contained a personal insult to the writer, which was not relevant to the topic.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compliment praise accolade tribute admiration appreciation gratitude respect esteem reverence veneration adoration applause cheer commendation approval endorsement recommendation flattery blandishment courtesy civility politeness tact diplomacy kindness consideration thoughtfulness sensitivity empathy.

    Related Nouns

    offense slight slur disparagement reproach rebuke reprimand scolding castigation denunciation condemnation vilification abuse invective diatribe tirade mockery ridicule sarcasm contempt disdain scorn derision taunt jeer gibe sneer jab barb quip put-down slap blow attack criticism censure reproval disapproval.

    Related Verbs

    offend hurt wound slight disparage reproach rebuke reprimand scold castigate denounce condemn vilify abuse inveigh tirade mock ridicule scorn disdain deride taunt jeer gibe sneer jab barb quip put-down slap blow attack criticize censure reproach disapprove.

    Related Adjectives

    offensive hurtful wounding slighting disparaging reproachful rebuking reprimanding scolding castigating denunciatory condemnatory vilifying abusive invective diatribical tiradical mocking ridiculing scornful disdainful derisive taunting jeering gibing sneering jabbing barbed quipping put-down slap blowing attacking critical censuring reproachful disapproving.