1. a rude or offensive remark or action intended to hurt someone’s feelings or dignity

1. to speak to or treat someone in a way that is rude or offensive

Examples

• His comment was a deliberate insult to her intelligence.
• She felt hurt by the insult and left the room.
• Don’t insult me by offering such a low price.
• He insulted the waiter and was asked to leave.
• The critic’s review was full of insults about the actor’s performance.
• It would insult your guests to serve them cheap wine.
• She took his silence as an insult.