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insult

/ɪnˈsʌlt/
in · sult ɪn · ˈsʌlt
English Definition
v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone
中文释义
侮辱，冒犯
Significado en Español
insulto
한국어 뜻
모욕, 모욕하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự xúc phạm, lăng mạ
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Example Sentence

He didn't mean to insult her.

他并不是故意想侮辱她。

Synonyms
offend disrespect demean
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “insult”:

  1. A compliment
  2. B praise
  3. C flatter
  4. D offend
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D — offend. “insult” means v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It was cruel of him to ______ the shy new student in front of everyone.

  1. A praise
  2. B compliment
  3. C insult
  4. D thank
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C — insult. “insult” means v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone

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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.

How do you use “insult” in a sentence?

He didn't mean to insult her. (他并不是故意想侮辱她。)

What are synonyms for “insult”?

offend, disrespect, demean — all close in meaning to insult (v. to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone).

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.

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