a deliberate insult or act of disrespect

an insult

brush somebody off

denial, refusal

a remark, act, that insults

hateful communication

rude attack

insult, displeasure

to speak severely to (a person) for doing something wrong

reprimand; harsh criticism

to drive back (the enemy); resist (an attack) successfully

snub; rejection

to blame, criticize, a person using angry words

reprimand; harsh criticism