insults

[US]/[ˈɪnsəlz]/
[UK]/[ˈɪnsəlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of insulting someone.; An insulting remark or action.
v.To say insulting things to someone.; To treat someone with contempt or disrespect.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid insults

trading insults

personal insults

verbal insults

insulting behavior

heard insults

launching insults

end insults

receiving insults

serious insults

Example Sentences

he hurled insults at her, trying to provoke a reaction.

the online comments were full of personal insults and hateful language.

she ignored the insults and continued with her presentation calmly.

his insults were often veiled, disguised as jokes or criticism.

the team leader warned against using insults during team meetings.

responding to insults with more insults only escalates the conflict.

she filed a complaint about the constant stream of verbal insults.

he apologized for his harsh words and regrettable insults.

the judge condemned the defendant's use of inflammatory insults.

we need to create a workplace free from insults and harassment.

the politician's campaign was marred by vicious insults and mudslinging.

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