insult

Definition

  • verb: to do or say something that is offensive to (someone)
  • verb: to behave with pride or arrogance
  • synonyms: vaunt, contumely, abuse

Examples

  • You're saying those photos are real? Don't 'insult my intelligence'. [=don't treat me as though I am stupid; don't expect me to believe those photos are real]

  • Most people were forced to work longer hours each week, and to 'add insult to injury', the company decided not to give pay raises.

  • They're understandably 'insulted' when no one asks for their opinion on a matter that affects them so much.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's true. l can't deny it. She needs me. What can l say ? And most of her limbs work, whereas l'm stuck in this thing day and night, in a house full of ramps. And to add insult to serious injury, l've totally given up smoking, my favourite thing. And, um, well, the truth is, (..)
    1999 Notting Hill