as in offence
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
panelists on that political talk show simply exchange insults, not ideas
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as in to offend
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home
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Recent Examples of insult
Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, at least a few independent installers of Starlink dishes in Canada report online insults and even in-person confrontations from consumers upset at the US trade war with the country.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
As the report highlighted, culture wars are about both sides attempting to impose their will by personally insulting others who hold opposing viewpoints, seeking ways to cancel the social and professional lifestyles of others, and preventing others from participating in public debates.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Simmons' initial reaction to the insult was a bit more restrained than his typical unfiltered comments.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, at least a few independent installers of Starlink dishes in Canada report online insults and even in-person confrontations from consumers upset at the US trade war with the country.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Hotelier Jim Hollinger returns to the White Lotus and insults Rick’s mother, Rick backslides into his plan for revenge and shoots Jim and Jim’s bodyguards, then shoulders a double whammy of calamity: Jim was Rick’s father all along, and Chelsea’s been killed in the shootout.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
As the report highlighted, culture wars are about both sides attempting to impose their will by personally insulting others who hold opposing viewpoints, seeking ways to cancel the social and professional lifestyles of others, and preventing others from participating in public debates.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insult
Verb
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The Supreme Court justices sounded ready on Tuesday to give parents a constitutional right to opt out of public school lessons for their children that offend their religious beliefs.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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But in a world where Chrome is castigated as the worst offending mainstream browser for privacy and tracking, this will land flat.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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There’s a certain Egyptian sarcasm and dark humor that is all over my family.—
Lulu Garcia-Navarro,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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His sarcasm is well-placed: Whatever is discussed between business leaders and the governor using these phones will be shielded from the public, says a McGeorge School of Law adjunct professor who has worked as a lobbyist in the California Capitol.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In addition to the changes around LGBTQ+ inclusion, 2021 restrictions on a certain traditionalist liturgy outraged a contingent of Catholics who developed a cynicism about Francis’ reforms mirroring that of the Second Vatican Council.—
Liam Adams,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The shootings outraged many in the international community, with some calling the killings a war crime.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bam Adebayo added 24 points (on 10 for 22 shooting) and 9 rebounds but suffered the indignity of having a dunk blocked by Jarrett Allen.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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On the Clock does not shy away from the particular indignities of this type of job.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Insult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insult. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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