noun🔗ShareAction or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect."His constant insults made her feel unwelcome and hurt at the office. "languagecommunicationactioncharactersocietyhumanstatementattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality)."The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears."attitudecommunicationcharacterlanguagesocietyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused."The repeated insults of junk food, like high sugar and unhealthy fats, can damage your body over time. "diseasebodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn assault or attack; (specifically) an assault, attack, or onset carried out without preparation."The surprise party was a series of insults on my quiet evening, starting with the blaring music and ending with twenty people in my small apartment. "actionlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn act of leaping upon."After the unexpected insults of floodwater onto the road, drivers cautiously proceeded. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone)."He insults her intelligence by constantly explaining simple things to her. "attitudecommunicationcharacterlanguagemoralhumanemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation."The sudden rain insults our picnic, forcing us to pack up immediately. "communicationlanguageactionwordcharacterhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone)."The teacher insulted the student by loudly criticizing their project in front of the class. "attitudecharacteractionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo leap or trample upon."The crowd insults the stage as they rush forward for autographs, stepping on anything in their path. "actionlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
