Synonyms of insult
18 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for insult is put-down. Other synonyms of insult are slur, offence and pejorative.
Synonyms and similar words for insult
verbTo be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
- disrespectTo show a lack of respect to someone or something.
- affrontTo insult intentionally, especially openly.
- disgraceTo put someone or something out of favor; to bring shame or ignominy upon.
- slanderTo utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.
- discourtesy
- offense
nounAction or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or...
- diss slangAn insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
- offenceUK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada standard spelling of offense.
- pejorativeA disparaging, belittling, or derogatory word or expression.
- slam US, colloquialAn insult.
- slight
- slurAn insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.
- barb
- burn slangAn intense non-physical sting, as left by shame or an effective insult.
- dis slangAny of a group of minor female deities in Scandinavian folklore.
- put-downAn insult or barb; a snide or demeaning remark.
- insultation obsoleteThe act of insulting; abusive or insolent treatment; insult.
nounSomething that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).
Opposite of insult
verbTo be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
- complimentTo pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
Meaning of insult
- verb To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
- verb To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically, military) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.
- verb To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).
insult in other languages
Questions about synonyms of insult
- What is another word for insult?
- Insult has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as put-down, slur, offence and pejorative.
- What is the opposite of insult?
- The opposite of insult is compliment.
- What does insult mean?
- Insult means to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
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Adapted from Wiktionary: insult (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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