Insult and Libel

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Insult

Insult verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.

Usage example: insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home

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Libel is a synonym for insult in offend topic. In some cases you can use "Libel" instead the word "Insult" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like abuse, malign, slander, accuse.

Nearby Words: insulting, insulted, insultingly

Libel

Libel verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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Insult is a synonym for libel in accuse topic. You can use "Insult" instead the word "Libel" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as aspersions.

Nearby Words: libeling, libellous, libeled, libelled

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serious	serious insult	serious libel
racist	racist insult	racist libel

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