Insulter: meaning, definitions and examples
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insulter
[ ɪnˈsʌltər ]
person who insults
An insulter is a person who speaks to or treats another person in a disrespectful or derogatory manner. This often involves name-calling or other forms of verbal abuse intended to demean someone. Insulers use negative language to provoke or hurt the feelings of others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was labeled as an insulter for his harsh comments.
- Insulting others may reflect more on the insulter's character.
- In arguments, she often became the insulter instead of staying calm.
- The comedian's skits often featured an insulter persona.
Translations
Translations of the word "insulter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insultador
🇮🇳 अपमान करने वाला
🇩🇪 Beleidiger
🇮🇩 penghina
🇺🇦 обидчик
🇵🇱 zniewaga
🇯🇵 侮辱者
🇫🇷 insulteur
🇪🇸 insultador
🇹🇷 hakaret eden
🇰🇷 모욕자
🇸🇦 مُهين
🇨🇿 urážející
🇸🇰 urážajúci
🇨🇳 侮辱者
🇸🇮 žaljivec
🇮🇸 fyrirliði
🇰🇿 жәбірлеуші
🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფელი
🇦🇿 təhqir edən
🇲🇽 insultador
Etymology
The word 'insulter' originates from the Latin word 'insultare', meaning 'to leap upon' or 'to attack'. This Latin root combines 'in-' and 'saltare', which means 'to jump'. In English, the modern term began being used in the early 19th century to describe someone who verbally attacks or belittles another. As societies evolved, the act of insulting became associated primarily with verbal abuse rather than physical confrontation, leading to a clearer definition focused on words and their impact. The insulter is typically someone engaging in this negative behavior, often for amusement, dominance, or to assert control over others.