INSULT

insult. Insult, n. insolence, contempt, abuse, an affront

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In″sult (?), n. [[L. insultus, fr. insilire to leap upon: cf. F. insulte. See Insult, v. t.]] 1. 1. The act of leaping on; onset; attack. Dryden.
2. 2. Gross abuse offered to another, either by word or act; an act or speech of insolence or contempt; an affront; an indignity.
The ruthless sneer that insult adds to grief. Savage. Syn. — Affront; indignity; abuse; outrage; contumely. See Affront.