insult vs compliment
insult
Definitions
verb
- treat, mention, or speak to rudely
noun
- a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
- a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
Examples
They drew swords, and fought fiercely, cussing and insulting each other as swiftly as they threw blows.
Ignorance of Sarah Palin offends anyone who is educated, it's an insult to the intellectual world, american intelligence.
Many of us are highly educated and your presumptions are most insulting.
compliment
Definitions
verb
- say something to someone that expresses praise
- express respect or esteem for
noun
- a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Examples
Katherine found herself smiling happily as if the compliment were directed at her own home.
Masters is happy to return the compliment.
The second was rather less complimentary and said he was more non-League than World Cup winner.
