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insult vs indignity

indignity vs insult

insult and indignity both are nouns.

insult is a verb but indignity is not a verb.

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

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