insult
in
ˈɪn
in
sult
ˌsʌlt
salt
British pronunciation
/ˈɪnˌsʌlt/

Definition und Bedeutung von „insult“ im Englischen

to insult
01

beleidigen, demütigen

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone
Transitive: to insult sb/sth
to insult definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
He did n't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence.
Er schätzte den sarkastischen Ton nicht und fühlte, dass sie versuchte, seine Intelligenz zu beleidigen.
Making fun of someone 's accent can be hurtful and is likely to insult them.
Sich über den Akzent eines anderen lustig zu machen, kann verletzend sein und wird ihn wahrscheinlich beleidigen.
01

a spoken or written remark intended to offend, humiliate, or hurt someone

example
Beispiele
He made a cutting insult during the argument.
The comedian 's joke bordered on an insult.
02

a deliberate action or behavior that shows disrespect or has the effect of offending someone

example
Beispiele
Dumping the documents on the floor was an insult to the staff.
Closing the door in her face felt like an insult.
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