insults
word · lemma: insult
/ˈɪnˌsəɫts/, /ˌɪnˈsəɫts/
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
/ˈɪnˌsəlts/, /ˌɪnˈsəlts/
IN-suhlts (noun), in-SUHLTS (verb)
Definition
Rude or offensive comments or actions meant to hurt someone’s feelings or show lack of respect.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: insultos - ofensasPortuguese (BR): insultos - ofensasPortuguese (PT): insultos - ofensasChinese (Simplified): 侮辱 - 辱骂Chinese (Traditional): 侮辱 - 辱罵Hindi: अपमान - गालीArabic: إهانات - سبابBengali: অপমান - গালিগালাজRussian: оскорбленияJapanese: 侮辱 - 悪口Vietnamese: lời xúc phạm - lời lăng mạKorean: 모욕 - 욕설Turkish: hakaretlerUrdu: توهینیں - گالیاںIndonesian: penghinaan - cacian
Example Sentences
She did not respond to their insults.
basic
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
Online insults can be just as painful as face-to-face ones.
natural