INSULT

• (noun) a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

  "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"

  synonyms : affront
  
  -tagged by priyavanjeri
  This delicious burger is actually affronting my diet plans!

• (noun) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

  "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse", "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

  synonyms : abuse , contumely , revilement , vilification

• (verb) treat, mention, or speak to rudely

  "He insulted her with his rude remarks", "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"

  synonyms : affront , diss

  Mother affronted our old maid. -added by priyavanjeri

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