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  1. insult in American English. (ɪnˈsʌlt ; for n. ˈɪnˌsʌlt ) verb transitive. 1. to treat or speak to with scorn, insolence, or great disrespect; subject to treatment, a remark, etc. that hurts or is meant to hurt the feelings or pride. 2. Obsolete. to attack; assail.

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  3. INSULT definition: 1. an offensive remark or action: 2. something that causes an injury or damage to the body: 3. to…. Learn more.

  4. Definition of insult verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. INSULT definition: 1. to say or do something to someone that is rude and offensive: 2. rude and offensive: 3. a rude…. Learn more.

  6. insult. An action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude. The word 'insult' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when someone makes an unkind or disrespectful remark towards someone else. Example: He made an insulting comment about my cooking and I was really offended.

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  8. Insults were flying back and forth. It was an insult to her professionalism. The king is unlikely to forgive the insult offered to his ambassador. The two groups of fans exchanged insults. He resorted to gratuitous insults. Whatever you do, don't call a 'railway enthusiast' a trainspotter—it's the ultimate insult.

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