insult
Noun
                                Verb
                                Meaning
- • A disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or action.
 
Meaning
- • To speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.
 
Examples
- • He insulted her by ignoring her advice.
 
- • To insult someone's beliefs is highly disrespectful.
 
- • Insulting a guest can ruin a host's reputation.