Insult (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's jokes were full of insults aimed at the current government.
- She didn't stand for insults from anyone, least of all her own brother.
- The crowd began to shout out insults and derogatory remarks towards the speaker.
- His sharp tongue was quick to deliver clever insults to his opponents.
- The quarterback ignored the insults from the opposing team's fans and focused on the game.
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Meaning 2
A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect; "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.