Insult Definition & Meaning
insult
- 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"
- a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
- 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"
"Insult" in song lyrics
See how insult is used in real songs:
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"Using, verbal assault to insult"
Artifacts — It's Gettin' Hot -
"We have risen above trivial insult"
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. — Riot Pump -
"To all injury we add insult"
Brother Ali — Palm the Joker
Words that rhyme with insult
Usage tips for "insult"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "insult" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for insult to find words that pair well.
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- What does insult mean?
- 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" a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult" treat, mention, or speak to rudely; "He insulted her with his rude remarks"; "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"
- What part of speech is insult?
- Insult is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does insult have?
- Insult has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).