insult

/ɪnˈsʌlt/
noun
  1. A rude or offensive remark or action intended to hurt someone's feelings.
    • The cartoon was considered an insult to the country's leaders.
    • He shouted an insult at the referee and was sent off the field.
    • She took his comment as a personal insult and refused to speak to him.
  2. Something that causes damage or harm to something else.
    • Adding more pollution to the river is an insult to the environment.
    • The old building suffered the insult of years of neglect.
    • The constant noise was an insult to the peace of the neighborhood.
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verb
  1. To speak to or treat someone in a rude or offensive way.
    • She felt insulted when he didn't remember her name.
    • It's not polite to insult your classmates, even when you're angry.
    • The comedian insulted several audience members during his show.
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