insulting

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  An action or word that intends to belittle, humiliate, or offend someone.

  - "He threw an insulting remark at her."
  - "The crowd insulted the losing team."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

compliment

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insulting
pout , shout , about

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Variants

List of all variants of insulting that leads to same result
insulting , insultingly , insult , insulted , insulter , insulters , insults

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'insultare', meaning 'to make an offensive gesture'.

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Trivia

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1. Insulting is not considered a polite or respectful behavior in any culture or society.

2. Some people believe that using insults can be a way to build camaraderie and strengthen relationships, especially in certain subcultures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Verbal abuse: A form of emotional abuse that involves using offensive or derogatory language to harm or manipulate someone.

2. Bullying: A form of aggressive behavior where someone intentionally harms or intimidates another person, often using insults as a means to assert power.

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Culture

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Insulting has been used extensively in literature and art to portray conflict, power dynamics, and character development. In Shakespeare's plays, for instance, characters often exchange insults as a form of verbal combat.

How to Memorize "insulting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone is intentionally using hurtful words to belittle or offend someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insulting' with the feeling of hurt or offense.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I-N-S-U-L-T' to remember the definition: Intentionally Negative, Subtle, Unwarranted, Loud, Threatening.

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