insult
/ɪnˈsʌlt/
in · sult
ɪn · ˈsʌlt
English Definition
v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone
Significado en Español
insulto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự xúc phạm, lăng mạ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “insult”:
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A
compliment
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B
praise
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C
flatter
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D
offend
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D — offend.
“insult” means v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone
Common questions about “insult”
What does “insult” mean?
insult — v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone. In Chinese: 侮辱，冒犯.
How do you pronounce “insult”?
insult is pronounced /ɪnˈsʌlt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · sult.
Is “insult” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. insult appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
