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insults

/ˈɪnsʌlts/ /ɪnˈsʌlts/

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noun

Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.

Examples :

"His constant insults made her feel unwelcome and hurt at the office. "

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noun

Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).

Examples :

"The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears."

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noun

Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.

Examples :

"The repeated insults of junk food, like high sugar and unhealthy fats, can damage your body over time. "

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noun

An assault or attack; (specifically) an assault, attack, or onset carried out without preparation.

Examples :

"The surprise party was a series of insults on my quiet evening, starting with the blaring music and ending with twenty people in my small apartment. "

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noun

An act of leaping upon.

Examples :

"After the unexpected insults of floodwater onto the road, drivers cautiously proceeded. "

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verb

To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

Examples :

"He insults her intelligence by constantly explaining simple things to her. "

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verb

To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.

Examples :

"The sudden rain insults our picnic, forcing us to pack up immediately. "

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verb

To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).

Examples :

"The teacher insulted the student by loudly criticizing their project in front of the class. "

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verb

To leap or trample upon.

Examples :

"The crowd insults the stage as they rush forward for autographs, stepping on anything in their path. "

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