insult

Letters that make insult

s, l, n, t, i, u are letters that make 'insult'

Words within insult

INS, ult, in, IN, NSU, In are words within 'insult'

Anagrams of insult

sunlit is an anagram of 'insult'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of insult

insults is a word created by adding a letter to 'insult'


3 possible definitions for 'insult'

Insult as "treat, mention, or speak to rudely"

Under this definition, insult is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

affront, diss have the same meaning as 'insult'

insult as a type

'insult' can be a type of offend, spite, bruise, injure, hurt, wound.

Derivatives of insult

abuse, contumely, affront, insult, revilement, vilification are derivatives of 'insult'.

Example of insult used within this context

"He insulted her with his rude remarks", "the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone"


Insult as "a rude expression intended to offend or hurt"

Under this definition, insult is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

abuse, contumely, revilement, vilification have the same meaning as 'insult'

insult as a type

'insult' can be a type of disrespect, discourtesy.

Types of insult

vituperation, invective, vitriol, cut, stinger, low blow, scurrility, billingsgate are types of 'insult'.

Derivatives of insult

clapperclaw, vilify, revile, vituperate, shout, blackguard, rail, affront, insult, abuse, diss, contumelious are derivatives of 'insult'.

Example of insult used within this context

"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse", "they yelled insults at the visiting team"


Insult as "a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect"

Under this definition, insult is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

affront has the same meaning as insult

insult as a type

'insult' can be a type of offense, offence, offensive activity, discourtesy.

Types of insult

outrage, indignity, scandalization, scandalisation are types of 'insult'.

Derivatives of insult

affront, insult, diss are derivatives of 'insult'.

Example of insult used within this context

"turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"



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