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

  • (..) Don't get flip with me, boy. I am not the one who is trying to steal, don't you forget that. Go ahead. I don?t care if you insult me and say racist things. Cause you know what? I'll take it. - Of cause you'll take it. Cause you have no teeth, you have no balls, kid. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino
  • (..) I don't even want him on my property I thought we went over all that. It is very important to my mom that you accept. And that would be an insult if you refuse. Why is it being put back on me, all of this? He is the one who tried to steal my car ... all of the sudden I am a bad guy in this thing. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino