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insult vs injure

injure vs insult

insult is a noun but injure is not a noun.

insult and injure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insult Yes No Yes No
injure No No Yes No
As verbs, injure is a hypernym of insult; that is, injure is a word with a broader meaning than insult:
  • insult: treat, mention, or speak to rudely
  • injure: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of insult include bruise, hurt, offend, spite, wound.
insult (noun) injure (noun)
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
insult (verb) injure (verb)
treat, mention, or speak to rudely cause injuries or bodily harm to
cause damage or affect negatively
hurt the feelings of
Difference between insult and injure

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