insult 1
noundomain: communication
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Examples
- 1.they yelled insults at the visiting team
- 2.when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
Hypernym
disrespect 1
noun
an expression of lack of respect
EnglishDerivationally related form
insult 1
verb
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Hyponym
low blow 1
noun
unscrupulous abuse
scurrility 1
noun
foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
stinger 2
noun
a remark capable of wounding mentally
vituperation 1
noun
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
