insult
Translation
to insult, to offend
Examples
He insulted her in front of everyone.
He insulted her in front of everyone.
Don't insult my intelligence.
Don't insult my intelligence.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to insult (sb.) He felt that she had insulted him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: offend, affront, slight; Antonyms: compliment, praise
Etymology
From Latin 'insultare' (to jump on, scoff at), from 'in-' (on) + 'salire' (to leap).
Memory Tips
Imagine verbally 'jumping on' someone.