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insult, n.
(insults)
freq. cnt. 2
more info a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
<noun.communication>   freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

abuse contumely insult revilement vilification

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"when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"
"they yelled insults at the visiting team"
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more info a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
<noun.act>   freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

affront insult

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"turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
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