Insult: meaning, definitions and examples
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insult
[ หษชnsสlt ]
offensive language
An insulting remark or action intended to offend or hurt someone's feelings. Insults can take many forms, such as name-calling, mocking, or belittling.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He couldn't take the insults anymore and decided to leave the room.
- Her insults were cruel and uncalled for.
to offend someone
To say or do something that offends or shows disrespect to someone. Insulting behavior can lead to strained relationships and hurt feelings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She felt insulted by his rude comments.
- It's not wise to insult your boss if you want to keep your job.
Translations
Translations of the word "insult" in other languages:
๐ต๐น insulto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคชเคฎเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Beleidigung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penghinaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑัะฐะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zniewaga
๐ฏ๐ต ไพฎ่พฑ (ใถใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท insulte
๐ช๐ธ insulto
๐น๐ท hakaret
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ์ (moyok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุงูุฉ (ihฤna)
๐จ๐ฟ urรกลพka
๐ธ๐ฐ urรกลพka
๐จ๐ณ ไพฎ่พฑ (wวrว)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพalitev
๐ฎ๐ธ mรณรฐgun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฃแ แแชแฎแงแแคแ (sheuratskhk'opa)
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษhqir
๐ฒ๐ฝ insulto
Word origin
The word 'insult' originated from the Latin word 'insultare', which means to leap or spring upon. Over time, the meaning evolved to include offensive language or behavior towards someone. Insults have been a part of human communication for centuries, used to express anger, dominance, or superiority. While insults can be hurtful, they also reflect societal norms and power dynamics.
See also: insulted, insulting, insultingly, insults.