nounπShareAction or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect."Calling someone "stupid" is a direct insult. "attitudecommunicationlanguageactionstatementwordhumansocietynegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality)."The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears."attitudecommunicationcharacteremotionsocietyhumanqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused."The food poisoning was a serious insult to his digestive system. "diseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assault or attack; (specifically) an assault, attack, or onset carried out without preparation."The sudden insult from the bully left Mark feeling humiliated. "actionwordcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of leaping upon."The unexpected insult from her sister made Sarah leap to her feet in anger. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).""He didn't mean to insult her, but saying her cooking was terrible was definitely rude." "attitudecommunicationhumanemotionmorallanguageactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation."The opposing army chose to insult our fortified position with a sudden and unexpected artillery barrage, hoping to break our defenses before we were ready. "actionlanguagecommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone)."The older brother would often insult his younger sister by bragging about his grades and calling her "slow." "attitudecharactercommunicationemotionmoralhumanpersonactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leap or trample upon."The angry child insulted the fallen leaves, stomping on them with his feet. "actioncharacterattitudehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading