INSULT Meaning and
Definition
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Insult is a noun that refers to an offensive or disrespectful remark, action, or behavior aimed at another person or group, intended to hurt their feelings or undermine their dignity. It involves derogatory or belittling words, gestures, or attitudes that express contempt, scorn, or disregard for someone's worth, intelligence, appearance, abilities, or any characteristic that may provoke a negative emotional response. Insults can sometimes be intentional, done purposefully to insult or offend, but they can also be unintentional or accidental.
Insult can also be used as a verb, describing the act of delivering an offensive remark or taking an action intended to harm or offend someone. It involves verbally attacking or provoking someone, often by using derogatory language or demeaning comments.
Insults can vary widely in their severity, from mild teasing or sarcasm to extreme verbal abuse or hate speech. The impact of an insult can also vary among individuals, depending on their sensitivity, self-esteem, cultural background, and personal experiences.
Insults can have significant consequences, resulting in damaged relationships, lowered self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or even incite violence or discrimination. Thus, it is generally considered disrespectful and inappropriate to insult others, as it goes against the principles of empathy, understanding, and respect for one another in a civilized society.
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1. An injury or trauma. 2. See insultus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• Any abuse offered to another in words or actions; an indignity.
• To treat with indignity or insolence either by words or actions.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of INSULT
The word "insult" originated from the Latin term "insultare", which was a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "on") and "salire" (meaning "to leap"). Originally, it referred to an arrogant and contemptuous act, often involving jumping or leaping upon someone to mock or demean them. Over time, it evolved into the modern English word "insult", referring to a disrespectful or offensive verbal or non-verbal expression intended to hurt or offend.
Idioms with the word INSULT
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add insult to injury
The idiom "add insult to injury" means to make a bad situation even worse by doing or saying something that is disrespectful, offensive, or hurtful, in addition to the harm or offense that has already been done.
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to add insult to injury
The idiom "to add insult to injury" means to make a bad or difficult situation even worse by saying or doing something that is unkind or hurtful in addition to what has already occurred.
Similar spelling words for INSULT
- inculpate,
- insulting,
- insular,
- inoculate,
- inoculant,
- inoculum,
- insulted,
- insulator,
- insulin,
- inculcate,
- insults,
- INSULA,
- insulant,
- insulate.
Conjugate verb Insult
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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