a rude or offensive remark or action.
That was a terrible insult to her family.
He shouted insults at the referee during the game.
✦ From late Middle English, borrowed from French insulte, from Latin insultus ('a leaping upon; scoffing, insult'), past participle of insiliō ('I leap at or upon'), formed from in- ('upon') + saliō ('I leap, jump').
to speak to or treat somebody in a way that makes them feel offended or hurt.
Never insult your friends, even when angry.
The customer insulted the waiter over the bill.
