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    Denuestos (en. Insults)

    [deˈnwe.s Tos]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Expressions of contempt or serious insults.
    Denouncements should not be acceptable in a civilized discussion.
    No deberían ser aceptables los denuestos en una discusión civilizada.
    Phrases or words that denote anger or contempt towards someone.
    The denouncements he made were unnecessary and hurtful.
    Los denuestos que lanzó fueron innecesarios y hirientes.
    Derogatory comments aimed at offending.
    His speech was full of denouncements towards his political rivals.
    Su discurso estaba lleno de denuestos hacia sus rivales políticos.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'denostar', which means to insult or discredit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    said in jest
    An expression used to downplay an insult.
    dicho en broma
    hurtful words
    Referring to words that cause emotional pain.
    palabras hirientes
    scathing criticism
    Critique that is harsh and malicious.
    crítica mordaz

    Related Words

    denigrate
    Offending someone with derogatory words.
    denostar
    insult
    An expression of contempt that wounds the person it is directed at.
    insulto
    offense
    The act of hurting or damaging someone's feelings.
    ofensa

    Slang Meanings

    To speak disparagingly about someone.
    In the fight, they kept making denouncements at each other.
    En la pelea, no pararon de hacerse denuestos.
    To be mocking or sarcastic about something or someone.
    He tends to make denouncements about his colleagues at work.
    Suele hacer denuestos de sus compañeros en el trabajo.