Definition of: insult

(in·sult′) v.t.
1. To treat with insolence or contempt; affront.
2. Obs. To attack suddenly; assault.
—v.i.
3. Obs. To exult or behave insolently. See synonyms under AFFRONT, MOCK, OUTRAGE.
—noun (in′sult)
1. Something offensive said or done; an indignity or affront.
2. Contumelious treatment; abuse; outrage.
3. Obs. A sudden attack or assault. See synonyms under OFFENSE. [<F insulter <L insultare leap at, insult, freq. of insilire leap upon <in- on + salire leap]
—in·sult′er noun