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insults

NOUN
abuse
Synonyms
STRONG
blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision hosing invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding signifying slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation
WEAK
bad-mouthing kicking around pushing around
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise
WEAK
acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect
NOUN
revilement
Synonyms
STRONG
abuse berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach scolding scurrility slander tirade upbraiding
WEAK
bad-mouthing reviling scurrilousness verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise respect
NOUN
reviling
Synonyms
STRONG
abuse berating blame censure libel railing reprimand reproach scolding slander upbraiding
WEAK
bad-mouthing billingsgate castigation contumely criticism defamation invective obloquy revilement scurrility scurrilousness tirade verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment praise respect
NOUN
scurrility
Synonyms
STRONG
abuse berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach revilement scolding slander tirade upbraiding
WEAK
bad-mouthing reviling scurrilousness verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise respect
NOUN
scurrilousness
Synonyms
WEAK
abuse bad-mouthing berating billingsgate blame castigation censure contumely criticism defamation invective libel obloquy railing reprimand reproach revilement reviling scolding scurrility slander tirade upbraiding verbal abuse
NOUN
vituperation
Synonyms
STRONG
berating blame castigation censure criticism defamation libel obloquy reprimand reproach scolding slander tirade upbraiding
WEAK
bad-mouthing verbal abuse
Antonyms
STRONG
approval commendation compliment exaltation praise

Example Sentences

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To her delight, the fish scene required several takes, full of improvised insults.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Domingo nails it as the cutting teacher who has choice words about the robber’s style choices while his students offer their own insults.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"There are many of us on both sides trying to calm down all those hotheads from both camps who enjoy spreading irresponsible claims, lots of 'fake news' and plenty of insults," Daouda said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The longtime center-right mayor, Christian Estrosi, has been trading insults with Ciotti for weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Their rude comments hurt, but maybe insults were better than this nuclear-level awkwardness.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller