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   Define insult. insult synonyms, insult pronunciation, insult translation, English dictionary definition of insult. v. in·sult·ed , in·sult·ing , in·sults v. tr ...

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     Faizullaev recognizes three forms of symbolic insult used in...

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

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   The meaning of INSULT is to treat with insolence, indignity, or contempt : affront; also : to affect offensively or damagingly. How to use insult in a sentence.

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   Insult definition: to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.. See examples of INSULT used in a sentence.

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   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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   If you insult someone, you have offended that person — either intentionally or unintentionally — through your actions or words. You might insult your host if you refuse to try the dessert he made from pasta, nuts, and chocolate sauce.

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   What does it mean if you insult someone?

   • 1. 2. If you insult someone, you have offended that person — either intentionally or unintentionally — through your actions or words. You might insult your host if you refuse to try the dessert he made from pasta, nuts, and chocolate sauce. As a noun, an insult means rude words or actions.

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   What does insulter mean?

   • [French insulter, from Old French, to assault, from Latin īnsultāre, to leap at, insult, frequentative of īnsilīre, to leap upon : in-, on; see in-2 + salīre, to leap; see sel- in Indo-European roots.] in·sult′er n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

   Insult - definition of insult by The Free Dictionary

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   Where does the term 'insult' originate from?

   • The term 'insult' is derived from Hawaii, where it is a derogatory term used by some Filipinos. It is said to sound like "book-book" and is used to refer to Filipinos who act in a certain way or attempt to act black.

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   Are insults intentional or unintentional?

   • Insults can be intentional or unintentional, and they often aim to belittle, offend, or humiliate the target. While intentional insults can sometimes include factual information, they are typically presented in a pejorative manner, intended to provoke a negative emotional response or have a harmful reaction effect when used harmfully.

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   What does add insult to injury mean?

   • see add insult to injury. Insult, indignity, affront, slight imply an act that injures another's honor, self-respect, etc. Insult implies such insolence of speech or manner as deeply humiliates or wounds one's feelings and arouses to anger. Indignity is especially used of inconsiderate, contemptuous treatment toward one entitled to respect.

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   What is a verbal insult?

   • As a noun, an insult means rude words or actions. If you tell the umpire he needs glasses, then you've made a verbal insult. If, after the umpire calls your team out, you make an obscene gesture in his general direction, you've made another kind of insult. Either insult can potentially get you thrown out of the game.

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9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioninsult noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   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. one of the worst insults you can throw at somebody