insults

in-sults · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of insult; disrespectful or offensive remarks or actions.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of the verb insult.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    trade insults — to exchange offensive remarks with someone
  • •
    heap insults on — to direct many offensive remarks at someone

Related words

Antonyms: compliments, praises
See also: insult, offenses, slurs
Synonyms: affronts, offenses, slurs

Etymology

From Latin insultare ("to leap upon, assail"), from in- ("upon") + saltare ("to leap, jump"). Plural and verb form of insult.