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- [verb in-suhlt; noun in-suhlt]
- /verb ɪnˈsʌlt; noun ˈɪn sʌlt/
- /ɪnˈsʌlt/
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- [verb in-suhlt; noun in-suhlt]
- /verb ɪnˈsʌlt; noun ˈɪn sʌlt/
Definitions of insult word
- verb with object insult to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront. 1
- verb with object insult to affect as an affront; offend or demean. 1
- verb with object insult Archaic. to attack; assault. 1
- verb without object insult Archaic. to behave with insolent triumph; exult contemptuously (usually followed by on, upon, or over). 1
- noun insult an insolent or contemptuously rude action or remark; affront. 1
- noun insult something having the effect of an affront: That book is an insult to one's intelligence. 1
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Origin of insult
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin insultāre to jump on, insult, equivalent to in- in-2 + -sultāre, combining form of saltāre to jump; see saltant
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Parts of speech for Insult
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insult popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
insult usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insult
noun insult
- shame — the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- affront — If something affronts you, you feel insulted and hurt because of it.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- blasphemy — You can describe something that shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemy.
verb insult
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
- curse — If you curse, you use rude or offensive language, usually because you are angry about something.
- ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- irritate — to excite to impatience or anger; annoy.
- provoke — to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
Antonyms for insult
noun insult
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
verb insult
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
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