insult
US /ˈɪn.sʌlt/
UK /ˈɪn.sʌlt/
1.
a disrespectful or abusive remark or action
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His comments were a direct insult to her intelligence.
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She took his silence as an insult.
1.
to speak to or treat with disrespect or contempt
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He didn't mean to insult you.
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Don't insult my intelligence by telling me that.