insult

Meanings

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  • "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
  • "turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"
• treat, mention, or speak to rudely
  • "He insulted her with his rude remarks"

Synonyms

abuse, affront, contumely, diss, revilement, vilification