Throw insults Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɪnˌsəɫts/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫts
THROH IN-suhlts
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn.sʌlts
thROH IN-sults
Definition
To say rude or offensive things to someone, often in anger or as an attack.
Usage & Nuances
'Throw insults' is a slightly formal or literary expression. It's more vivid than just 'insult.' Common collocations: 'throw insults at someone.' Used for repeated or aggressive verbal attacks. Not literally about throwing.
Spanish: lanzar insultos - insultarPortuguese (BR): jogar insultos - insultarPortuguese (PT): atirar insultos - insultarChinese (Simplified): 辱骂Chinese (Traditional): 辱罵Hindi: अपशब्द कहना - अपमान करनाArabic: يُلقي الإهانات - يوجه الإهاناتBengali: অপমান ছুড়ে মারা - গালি ছুড়ে দেওয়াRussian: бросать оскорбления - бросать обидные словаJapanese: 侮辱を投げつける - 侮辱する言葉を浴びせるVietnamese: ném lời lăng mạ - buông lời xúc phạmKorean: 모욕을 던지다 - 욕설을 퍼붓다Turkish: hakaretler savurmak - hakaret etmekUrdu: گالیاں دینا - تضحیک کرناIndonesian: melemparkan hinaan - melontarkan kata-kata kasar
Example Sentences
You shouldn't throw insults at your classmates.
basic
It's wrong to throw insults when you're upset.
basic
Some people throw insults online to hurt others.
basic
They kept throwing insults at each other during the meeting.
natural
Instead of discussing, he just started to throw insults.
natural
She’s tired of people throwing insults just because they disagree.
natural