insulted
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Synonyms:
offended, affronted, slighted, defamed, dishonored, mocked, ridiculed, jeered at, hurt Collocations, cut to the quick
Antonyms:
complemented, flattered, praised, honored, respected, admired, fawned, eulogized, talked up, lauded, extolled, glorified, paid tribute to
insult
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Sense: Noun: verbal abuse
Synonyms:
slight Collocations, dis, put-down , affront, dig Collocations , taunt Collocations, jibe, gibe, slap in the face, name Collocations, slur Collocations, name-calling, rude name, offense , offence , rejection Collocations, slander Collocations, libel, mockery, derision, defamation, disparagement, jeers, jeering, scoffing, abuse Collocations, verbal abuse, smear Collocations
Antonyms:
complement Collocations, congratulation, flattery, praise Collocations, tribute, homage, admiration, glorification, acclaim, kudos, credit Collocations, recommendation Collocations, blessing Collocations, award Collocations, round of applause, standing ovation
Sense: Verb: abuse verbally
Synonyms:
offend, affront, slight Collocations, call sb names, name-call, dis , diss , put down , taunt Collocations, slur Collocations, hurt sb's feelings, slag off , disparage, defame, speak ill of, abuse Collocations, abuse sb verbally, subject sb to abuse, disrespect , gibe, jibe, smear Collocations
Antonyms:
complement Collocations, congratulate, flatter Collocations, praise Collocations, honor Collocations, admire, eulogize, congratulate, laud, extol, glorify, drink to, give a toast to, talk up, sing sb's praises, pay tribute to, put in a good word