insult
BrE /ˈɪnsʌlt/ AmE /ˈɪnˌsʌlt/
verb / noun en → es
past insulted pp insulted ing insulting
to say or do something that is rude and offensive to someone
insultar, ofender, molestar
- insult somebody
Collocations insult a person's intelligence · insult someone's dignity
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He insulted her in front of everyone.
Lo insultó delante de todos.
an offensive or rude word, action, or gesture that is intended to hurt someone's feelings
insulto, ofensa, falta de respeto
- an insult
Collocations a personal insult · an unintentional insult
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He was offended by the insult.
Se sintió ofendido por el insulto.