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

  • (..) Synchro & cut. : Anyone, Sixe. Suggestions, critics & insults ;) itcrowdsub@gmail.com x Aunt Irma Visits I know you won a party! But I have to say thank you to a few people (..)
    2006 TvShow: The IT Crowd Title: Aunt Irma Visits Season: 1 Episode 6
  • (..) so arrogant, to your homeland with a fleet of ships. Instead, you will flee Slaver's Bay on foot like the beggar queen you are. Tyrion: not to trade insults. The terms are simple. You and your foreign friends will abandon the Great Pyramid to be sold again to the highest bidder. The dragons (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Battle of the Bastards Season: 6 Episode 9
  • (..) my inheritance. I couldn't let you rise to your father's last taunt. - What taunt? - The will, Robert. That will? That's his last insult. A challenge for you to build something for yourself... ...by telling you you're not worthy of his accomplishments. - What, but that he was, um, disappointed? (..)
    2010 Inception