insult

Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[~ someone]

To say or do something that is offensive, disrespectful, or intended to wound the feelings of another person.

"He felt the need to insult his opponent during the debate."

Intransitive Verb

To speak in a way that is disrespectful or offensive to others.

"They spent the entire evening insulting each other."

Noun

A remark or action that is intended to be offensive, disrespectful, or insulting.

"Calling him a liar was a direct insult to his integrity."

Noun

"The dilapidated state of the historic building is an insult to the city's heritage."

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