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    Injure (en. Insult)

    /ɛ̃.ʒyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Insult or offense made to someone.
    His insult was so hurtful that it left lasting marks.
    Son injure était si blessante qu'elle a laissé des marques durables.
    Act or word that seriously offends.
    The insults exchanged during the debate were not forgotten.
    Les injures proférées lors du débat n'ont pas été oubliées.
    verb
    To cause harm or hurt someone.
    She hurt her friend without meaning to.
    Elle a blessé son ami sans le vouloir.
    To offend or insult someone.
    He insulted his opponent during the match.
    Il a injurié son adversaire lors du match.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'injuria', meaning injustice or offense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an insult
    To be seriously offended.
    avoir de l'injure
    to hurt by insult
    To harm someone with words.
    blesser par injure
    to respond with insult
    To react to an offense by insulting.
    répondre par l'injure
    verbal insult
    Offense expressed in words.
    injure verbale

    Related Words

    to hurt
    To cause physical or emotional pain.
    blesser
    insult
    Term or act that belittles a person.
    insulte
    offense
    Action of harming someone or something.
    offense
    outrage
    Act of injustice or desecration.
    outrage

    Slang Meanings

    Mild insult
    He threw her a small insult just for fun.
    Il lui a balancé une petite injure pour rigoler.
    Sharp criticism
    His insult about the work hurt.
    Son injure sur le travail a fait mal.