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

  • (..) .../ PI times the radius... ...is morally praiseworthy but not morally obligatory. Spock. I presume you've prepared new insults for today? Affirmative. This is your th attempt to illicit an emotional response from me. You're neither Human nor Vulcan and therefore have no place in this universe. (..)
    2009 Star Trek