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indignity vs insult

insult vs indignity

indignity and insult both are nouns.

indignity is not a verb while insult is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indignity Yes No No No
insult Yes No Yes No
As nouns, insult is a hypernym of indignity; that is, insult is a word with a broader meaning than indignity:
  • indignity: an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
  • insult: a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
Other hypernyms of indignity include affront.
indignity (noun) insult (noun)
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
indignity (verb) insult (verb)
treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Difference between indignity and insult

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