insult
//ˈɪn.sʌlt//
Verb
to insultInfinitive
insultPresent tense
insultedPast tense
insultedPast participle
insultingPresent participle
insultsThird-person singular
1
To speak to or treat someone with disrespect or scornful abuse.
He insulted her by making rude comments about her work.
2
To offend the dignity or self-respect of someone.
His rude comments insulted her dignity.
Noun
insultSingular
insultsPlural
1
A disrespectful or offensive remark or action intended to hurt someone's feelings or dignity.
His rude comment was a terrible insult to her.
2
Something that causes offense or is seen as an affront.
The low salary offer was an insult to her qualifications.