different between reproachful vs insulting

English

Etymology

From reproach +? -ful.

Adjective

reproachful (comparative more reproachful, superlative most reproachful)

1. Expressing or containing reproach

   Synonyms: upbraiding, opprobrious, abusive

2. Occasioning or deserving reproach; shameful; base

Derived terms

• adverb: reproachfully
• unreproachful

Translations

References

• reproachful in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• reproachful in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?n?s?lt??/

Adjective

insulting (comparative more insulting, superlative most insulting)

1. Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

Derived terms

• insultingly

Translations

Verb

insulting

1. present participle of insult

Noun

insulting (plural insultings)

1. The act of giving insult.
   • a. 1677, Isaac Barrow, Of a Peacable Temper and Carriage (sermon)

     grievous reproaches, and scornful insultings over him in his affliction

   • 1689, Thomas Smith, diary

     Many were the outragings and insultings of the Indians upon the English while Sir Edmund Andros was Governor.

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