insult
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
Offend, Disrespect
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A disrespectful or abusive remark or action.
"His comment was a direct insult to my intelligence."
- 2.
An action or remark that causes someone to feel offended or angry.
"She took his silence as a personal insult."
- 1.
To speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.
"He insulted me by calling me a liar."
- 2.
To offend or wound the pride or self-respect of.
"Don't insult her by suggesting she isn't capable."
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💬 Examples
I didn't mean to insult you, I was just trying to be honest.
I didn't mean to insult you, I was just trying to be honest.
Such behavior is a direct insult to the host.
Such behavior is a direct insult to the host.
She felt insulted when they laughed at her idea.
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How do you pronounce insult?
insult is pronounced [/ɪnˈsʌlt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does insult mean?
insult means "Offend, Disrespect". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is insult?
insult is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with insult?
Example: "I didn't mean to insult you, I was just trying to be honest." — used to mean "Offend, Disrespect".
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