Meaning
A rude thing that someone says to hurt your feelings.
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Word origin
From Latin insultare, meaning to jump on someone, from in- and saltare, to leap.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- insultare
Grammar
Examples
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An "insult" is the rude thing that is said.
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"Insults" is the plural, meaning more than one.
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As a verb, "insult" is said with the stress on the second part: /ɪnˈsʌlt/.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 1: insult, standard, exchange and 7 more words.