Insulter (en. Insult)

ɛ̃.syl.te

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express an offense towards someone, often through hurtful words.

He insulted his friend during the argument.

Il a insulter son ami pendant la dispute.

To provoke a negative reaction in a person with disparaging remarks.

She decided not to respond to the insults.

Elle a décidé de ne pas répondre aux insultes.

To devalue someone with offensive or humiliating words.

The politician's speech attempted to insult his opponents.

Le discours du politicien a tenté d'insulter ses adversaires.

From Latin 'insultare', meaning 'to leap upon', composed of 'in-' and 'saltare'.

verbal insults

Words that undermine a person's dignity.

insultes verbales

throwing insults

To say offensive words without restraint.

lancer des insultes

responding with insults

To react using hurtful words.

répondre par les insultes

offense

Act of hurting or inconveniencing someone.

offense

mockery

Action of ridiculing or making fun of someone.

moquerie

provocation

Action that incites a reaction, often negative.

provocation

Mild insult

Calling him 'idiot' in a joke.

L'appeler 'crétin' dans une plaisanterie.

Serious insult

Calling someone 'crazy' after a long separation.

Traiter quelqu'un de 'fou' après une grande séparation.