hurl insults
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- tauntInsulting provocation
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- jeerVocal expression of scorn
sneer · verbal · attack · rage · venom · spite · cruel · tongue · lash · belittle · demean · ridicule · slur · curse · spit · shout · contempt · savage
verbal treatment quality
hurl insultsextol
Praise with enthusiasm
laud · praise to the skies · flatter · commend · build up
verbal action vs. restraint
hurl insultshold one's tongue
Deliberately not speak
bite one's tongue · remain silent · say nothing · keep quiet · turn the other cheek
social action
hurl insultsstand up for
Defend against criticism
champion · validate · affirm · embrace · make peace