insult: значение и определения

To treat with gross insensitivity, insolence, or contemptuous rudeness. See Synonyms at offend.

To affront or demean: an absurd speech that insulted the intelligence of the audience.

Obsolete To make an attack on.

Archaic To behave arrogantly.

Archaic To give offense; offend: a speech that was intended to insult.

An offensive action or remark.

Medicine A bodily injury, irritation, or trauma.

Something that causes bodily injury, irritation, or trauma: "the middle of the Bronx, buffeted and poisoned by the worst environmental insults that urban America can dish out” ( William K. Stevens).