insult |
belittle |
As verbs the difference between insult and belittle
is that
insult is to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against) while
belittle is to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
As a noun insult
is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
insult |
criticise |
As verbs the difference between insult and criticise
is that
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against) while
criticise is to evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults.
As a noun insult
is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
sight |
insult |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sight and insult
is that
sight is (obsolete) the instrument of seeing; the eye while
insult is (obsolete) the act of leaping on; onset; attack.
In lang=en terms the difference between sight and insult
is that
sight is to take aim at while
insult is to offend (someone) by being rude, insensitive or insolent; to demean or affront (someone).
As nouns the difference between sight and insult
is that
sight is (in the singular) the ability to see while
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
As verbs the difference between sight and insult
is that
sight is to register visually while
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
insult |
molest |
As verbs the difference between insult and molest
is that
insult is to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against) while
molest is to annoy intentionally.
As a noun insult
is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
sneer |
insult |
In lang=en terms the difference between sneer and insult
is that
sneer is to utter with a grimace or contemptuous expression; to say sneeringly while
insult is to offend (someone) by being rude, insensitive or insolent; to demean or affront (someone).
As verbs the difference between sneer and insult
is that
sneer is to raise a corner of the upper lip slightly,
especially in scorn while
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
As nouns the difference between sneer and insult
is that
sneer is a facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip,
generally indicating scorn while
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
insult |
flatter |
As verbs the difference between insult and flatter
is that
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against) while
flatter is to compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
As nouns the difference between insult and flatter
is that
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude while
flatter is a type of set tool used by blacksmiths.
As an adjective flatter is
(
flat).
compare |
insult |
As verbs the difference between compare and insult
is that
compare is while
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
As a noun insult is
an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
quip |
insult |
In lang=en terms the difference between quip and insult
is that
quip is to taunt; to treat with quips while
insult is to offend (someone) by being rude, insensitive or insolent; to demean or affront (someone).
As nouns the difference between quip and insult
is that
quip is a smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe while
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
As verbs the difference between quip and insult
is that
quip is to make a quip while
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
sully |
insult |
In lang=en terms the difference between sully and insult
is that
sully is to become soiled or tarnished while
insult is to offend (someone) by being rude, insensitive or insolent; to demean or affront (someone).
As verbs the difference between sully and insult
is that
sully is to soil or stain; to dirty while
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
As a noun insult is
an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
tribute |
insult |
As verbs the difference between tribute and insult
is that
tribute is while
insult is (obsolete|intransitive) to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
As a noun insult is
an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
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