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

  • (..) ...you laugh like stupid donkeys... ...they weep in the afterlife... - Shut up! ...over the perversion committed today! Outrageous! Tanaka, it is you who insults this council! Bastard! Fuck face! Gentlemen. Tanaka obviously has something on his mind. By all means, allow him to express it. (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1