2. Gross abuse offered to another, either by word or act; an act or
speech of insolence or contempt; an affront; an indignity.
The ruthless sneer that insult adds to grief.
Savage.
Syn. -- Affront; indignity; abuse; outrage; contumely. See Affront.
In*sult" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Insulted; p. pr. & vb. n. Insulting.]
[F. insulter, L. insultare, freq. fr. insilire to leap into or upon;
pref. in- in, on + salire to leap. See Salient.]