Definitions
v. Say or do something that treats someone with disrespect.
侮辱；辱骂
n. A remark or action that shows disrespect and causes offence.
侮辱；无礼的言行
Example
I never meant to insult you with that joke.
我绝不是有意用那个笑话侮辱你。
Public debates become less productive when participants insult their opponents instead of addressing the issues.
当参与者不讨论问题而是侮辱对手时，公开辩论的成效就会降低。
Collocations
- a personal insult
- feel insulted
- add insult to injury
Word family
- insulting (adj.)
- insulted (adj.)
Synonyms
- offend
Antonyms
- compliment
Usage tip
动词重音在后；名词读/ˈɪnsʌlt/，重音在前。
FAQ
- What does insult mean?
- Say or do something that treats someone with disrespect. A remark or action that shows disrespect and causes offence.
- How is insult pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈsʌlt/, US /ɪnˈsʌlt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
