Definition of insult

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • insult is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • insult is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • insult is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of insult


  • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect (noun)

    Examples

    1. turning his back on me was a deliberate insult

    Synonyms

    1. affront
  • treat, mention, or speak to rudely (verb)

    Examples

    1. He insulted her with his rude remarks

    Synonyms

    1. affront
    2. diss
  • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt (noun)

    Examples

    1. they yelled insults at the visiting team

    Synonyms

    1. abuse
    2. contumely
    3. revilement
    4. vilification

See definition of insult in Merriam Webster