insult

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insult in WordNet English dictionary

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"
abuse insult revilement contumely vilification
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
"turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
insult affront

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"
diss insult affront

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