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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties;
[syn: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness]

2. an offensive disrespectful impudent act;


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Insolence \In"so*lence\, n. [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See Insolent.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence. [1913 Webster] Flown with insolence and wine. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult. [1913 Webster] Loaded with fetters and insolences from the soldiers. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Insolence \In"so*lence\, v. t. To insult. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike. [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

insolence n 1: the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties [syn: crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness] 2: an offensive disrespectful impudent act