Insults: meaning, definitions and examples

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insults

 

[ หˆษชnsสŒlts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a conversation

Rude or offensive remarks made to someone in order to hurt or upset them.

Synonyms

abuse, offense, slur

Examples of usage

  • He couldn't handle the insults and decided to leave the room.
  • She felt deeply hurt by the insults directed at her.
Context #2 | Verb

in a heated argument

To speak to or treat someone with disrespect or scornful abuse.

Synonyms

disrespect, offend, taunt

Examples of usage

  • He insulted her intelligence by questioning her decisions.
  • Don't insult others just to prove your point.

Translations

Translations of the word "insults" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insultos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beleidigungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penghinaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะทะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obelgi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไพฎ่พฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insultes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insultos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hakaretler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ์š•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู‡ุงู†ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ urรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ urรกลพky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฎ่พฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalitve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณรฐganir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒชแƒฎแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hqirlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insultos

Etymology

The word 'insults' originated from the Latin word 'insultare', which means 'to jump or trample upon'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include verbal attacks or offensive remarks. Insults have been a part of human interaction for centuries, often used to assert dominance or provoke a reaction. While some insults may be lighthearted or playful, others can cause deep emotional pain and damage relationships.

See also: insult, insulted, insulting, insultingly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,574, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.