Synonyms of insults

insults 1 of 2

noun

plural of insult

as in offences

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offences
• sarcasms
• outrages
• indignities
• epithets
• barbs
• slurs
• slaps
• names
• affronts
• slights
• offenses
• attacks
• darts
• personalities
• taunts
• brickbats
• criticisms
• pokes
• digs
• disses
• put-downs
• disgraces
• jibes
• jeers
• shames
• abuses
• dises
• sneers
• gibes
• cuts
• girds
• catcalls
• invectives
• vituperations
• quips
• mocks
• disapprovals
• tortures
• swipes
• knocks
• torments
• dishonors
• opprobriums
• slams

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• commendations
• accolades
• praises
• acclaim
• flatteries
• applauses
• adulations

insults

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of insult

as in offends

to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in

insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offends
• outrages
• taunts
• wounds
• affronts
• slaps
• disrespects
• upsets
• troubles
• hurts
• displeases
• slights
• mocks
• disturbs
• disses
• ridicules
• pains
• distresses
• snubs
• jeers
• tortures
• slanders
• slurs
• torments
• smears
• disparages
• reviles
• libels
• sneers (at)
• defames
• maligns
• cuts
• oppresses
• persecutes
• miffs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• praises
• applauds
• compliments
• hails
• acclaims
• commends
• eulogizes
• honors
• flatters
• delights
• exalts
• pleases
• glorifies
• satisfies
• adulates
• gratifies
• sweet-talks