Insult and Innuendo

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Insult noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

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Innuendo and insult are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Innuendo" instead a noun "Insult".

Nearby Words: insulting, insulted, insultingly

Innuendo noun - A slyly or subtly derogatory remark.

Usage example: repeatedly made innuendos regarding his opponent's business dealings but feigned innocence when called upon to substantiate them

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Insult and innuendo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Insult" instead a noun "Innuendo".

mild	mild insult	mild innuendo
many	many insult	many innuendo
single	single insult	single innuendo
coarse	coarse insult	coarse innuendo
Other adjectives: strong, vicious, subtle, deliberate, new, veiled, extra, racist, greatest, occasional, unintentional.

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