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to insult
01
to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone
Transitive: to insult sb/sth
Examples
He did n't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence.
Making fun of someone 's accent can be hurtful and is likely to insult them.
Insult
01
a spoken or written remark intended to offend, humiliate, or hurt someone
Examples
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
Examples
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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