die Beschimpfung
Translation
insult, abuse, vilification, invective
Examples
Seine Beschimpfung war sehr verletzend.
His insult was very hurtful.
Er musste sich viele Beschimpfungen anhören.
He had to listen to many insults.
Grammar Patterns
an insult ((against sb./sth.)) an insult against sb./sth. He uttered an insult against the politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beleidigung (offence), Schmähung (vilification); Antonyms: Lob (praise), Kompliment (compliment)
Etymology
From the verb 'beschimpfen' (to insult). The prefix 'be-' indicates an action directed at someone, 'schimpfen' means 'to scold', and the suffix '-ung' makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'schimpfen' (scolding) 'be-' (at) you. The '-ung' makes it the act of doing so, i.e., an insult.