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

  • (..) she gave birth to a daughter, Sarah. They know the child's name. -A little girl. -Yes. If that were true, it's adding insult to injury. Why? The pagans found transcendence through the joining of male to female. People found God through sex? In paganism, women were worshiped (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code