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insult

The word “insult” has 2 syllables: in-sult

It's pronounced as /ˈɪnsʌlt/

What is synonym and antonym for insult?

In the thesaurus, “insult” has 64 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for insult along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for insult

Antonyms for insult

Meanings of insult

  • noun
    1. Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.
    2. Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).
    3. Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.
    4. An assault or attack; (specifically) an assault, attack, or onset carried out without preparation.
    5. An act of leaping upon.
  • verb
    1. To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
    2. To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.
    3. To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).
    4. To leap or trample upon.

Example Sentences

  • He felt deeply insulted by her rude comment.
  • It is unkind to insult someone based on their appearance.
  • She refused to respond to the insult and walked away.
  • Making fun of others can be considered an insult.
  • The teacher warned the students not to insult each other during debates.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to insult, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adulate, adulation, affront, applaud.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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