Here are examples:
* "He hurled insults at his opponent." (The word "insults" is the object of the verb "hurled".)
* "The comedian's insults were so funny, they made everyone laugh." (The word "insults" is the subject of the sentence.)
It can also be a verb:
* "He insulted his opponent by calling him a coward." (The word "insulted" is the verb in the sentence.)