insult

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  An offensive or injurious word or action designed to hurt or humiliate someone.

  - "He insulted her by calling her names."
  - "Don't insult me!"
  - "The teacher was insulted by the students' rude behavior."

• Verb

  To express contempt or disrespect towards someone.

  - "He inspected the painting, but the crowd insulated him from their comments."
  - "Don't insult me by offering me a low salary."
  - "She was insulted when her idea was dismissed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈsʌlt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780178"

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Antonyms

compliment , compliment

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Synonyms

affront , diss , insultation , offence , offense , pejorative , slam , slight , slur , disgrace , outrage

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insult
fultomite , mute , put , shut

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Variants

List of all variants of insult that leads to same result
insult , insulted , insulter , insulters , insulting , insults , insult someone's intelligence , add insult to injury

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Etymology

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The word 'insult' comes from the Latin word 'insultus,' which means 'injured' or 'wounded.' It was used to describe someone who had been physically or emotionally hurt.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded insult in history is believed to be the 'Curse of Troy,' a poem that contains over 14,000 lines of insults.

2. In some cultures, it is considered polite to insult oneself before others can do so, in order to defuse potential conflicts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insults and Injuries: A type of personal injury claim that arises when someone is intentionally hurt through words or actions.

2. Verbal abuse: The use of language to harm, humiliate, or intimidate someone.

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Culture

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Insults have been used throughout history to express disdain, anger, or contempt. In literature, insults have been used as a tool for character development and conflict. For example, in Shakespeare's plays, characters often exchange insults as a form of verbal combat. In music, songs about insults and revenge have been popular for decades. For instance, the Rolling Stones' song 'Under My Thumb' contains the lyrics 'You're a blank canvas, you're a work of art,' which can be interpreted as an insult.

How to Memorize "insult"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone making a rude gesture or using a derogatory term towards you. Try to remember the feeling of anger or hurt that comes with being insulted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insult' with words like 'hurtful,' 'offensive,' and 'disrespectful.' Try to remember these associations when you encounter the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Insults are Injuries to Self-Esteem.' This phrase can help you remember the definition of insult.

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