insult

/ˈɪnsʌlt/

/ˈɪnˌsəɫt/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫt/

to insult

MAIN VERB

to disrespect someone by doing or saying something

synonyms : affront

Insult

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

synonyms : abuse

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

synonyms : affront

Examples

1. The company added insult to injury by not compensating the employees for their overtime work.

2. She was insulted by his back-handed compliment.

3. She is adding insult to injury by laughing at him while he's down.

4. They have added insult to injury by refusing to apologize for their mistake.