insult

• Nom désignant une remarque, une action ou un geste irrespectueux ou offensant visant à blesser les sentiments ou la dignité de quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a disrespectful or offensive remark, action, or gesture intended to hurt someone's feelings or dignity.

1. Offensive remarkB1formal

   A rude or disrespectful statement or action intended to offend someone.

   insulte

   • He shouted insults at the referee during the game.
   • She took his comment as a personal insult.
   • The politician's speech was full of insults against his opponent.

   Synonymesaffrontbarbdisparagementjibeput-downslightslurtaunt

2. Something causing offenseB2formal

   An action or event that is considered offensive or damaging to one's pride.

   insulte

   • The low salary offer was an insult to her experience.
   • The cancellation of the event was an insult to the community.
   • His refusal to listen was an insult to her intelligence.

   Synonymesaffrontbarbdisrespectepithetindignityoffenseoutrageslightslursnub

   Antonymescomplimenthonorpraise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dire ou de faire quelque chose d'offensant ou de manquer de respect envers quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or acting in a way that offends or shows disrespect to someone.

1. Offend or disrespectB1formal

   To speak or act in a way that offends or shows disrespect to someone.

   Insulter

   • He insulted her by calling her lazy.
   • She felt insulted when he ignored her question.
   • It is rude to insult someone in public.

   Synonymesabuseaffrontbelittlederidedisparagedisrespectmockoffendrevileridiculeslightsnub

   Antonymescomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. B2formal

   To cause damage or harm to something, especially in a figurative sense.

   endommager, nuire

   • The poor service insulted the restaurant's reputation.
   • His comments insulted the intelligence of the audience.
   • The low offer insulted the value of the artwork.

   Antonymesaidbenefithelpimproverepair