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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Insult
  2. a. Containing, or characterized by, insult or abuse; tending to insult or affront; as, insulting language, treatment, etc.
  3. adj. expressing extreme contempt
  4. Containing, or characterized by, insult or abuse; tending to insult or affront; as, insulting language, treatment, etc. -- In*sult"ing*ly, adv. Syn. -- Insolent; impertinent; saucy; rude; abusive; contemptuous. See Insolent.
  5. Containing, or characterized by, insult or abuse; tending toinsult or affront; as, insulting language, treatment, etc.-- In*sult"ing*ly, adv.
  6. j:100 v treat, mention, or speak to rudely s expressing extreme contempt