1.Definition: a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

"Turning his back on me was a deliberate insult"

Related Noun(s):affront

Category: General

2.Definition: a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

"When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse", "They yelled insults at the visiting team"

Related Noun(s):abuse, contumely, revilement, vilification

Category: General