insult
🇬🇧 UK/'insʌlt/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To speak or behave rudely toward someone; to offend or demean.
侮辱,冒犯
n.
A rude or offensive remark or action intended to hurt or demean someone.
侮辱,无礼的言行
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.insult to对...的侮辱
- 2.personal insult人身侮辱
Example Sentences
- 1.
It's rude to insult someone based on their appearance.
- 2.
Her harsh comments were more insult than constructive criticism.