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Insults Meaning in English

word · lemma: insult

/ˈɪnˌsəɫts/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫts/
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
/ˈɪnˌsəlts/, /ˌɪnˈsəlts/
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)

Definición

Rude or offensive comments or actions meant to hurt someone’s feelings or show lack of respect.

Uso & Matices

Usually plural when referring to several rude remarks. Common with 'throw', 'trade', 'hurl' (e.g., 'hurl insults'). Formal alternatives: 'offenses', 'slurs'. 'Insult' (noun) is singular.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Insults can hurt people’s feelings.

basic

They traded insults all night during the argument.

natural

Don’t let those insults get to you.

natural

He shouted insults at the referee.

basic

She did not respond to their insults.

basic

Online insults can be just as painful as face-to-face ones.

natural