Definition: a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
Usage: turning his back on me was a deliberate insult
Main entry: contumely, abuse, vilification, revilement, insult
Definition: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
Usage: when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse; they yelled insults at the visiting team
Main entry: affront, diss, insult
Definition: treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Usage: He insulted her with his rude remarks; the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone