word
Insult
Ih-NSUHLT
/ˌɪˈnsʌlt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
insult
Dictionary meaning
A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect.
Examples
- Turning your back on me was a deliberate insult.
- They insulted us with their rude remarks.
Synonyms: affront
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