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insulting

/ɪnˈsʌl.tɪŋ/

Translations

insultingadjective

more insulting

Comp.

most insulting

Super.

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

insultant

His insulting remarks about her work were completely uncalled for.

Ses remarques insultantes sur son travail étaient totalement déplacées.

Additional translations

offensantPlus général; s’emploie pour quelque chose qui blesse ou choque.

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insultingnoun

/ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun

insulte

Constant insulting of the referees can lead to ejection from the game.

Les insultes constantes contre les arbitres peuvent entraîner une exclusion du match.

Additional translations

injurePlus soutenu; peut désigner une parole ou une action offensante.

insultverb

insulting

Gerund

insulted

Past Simple

insulted

Past Participle

insulting

Gerund

/ˈɪn.sʌlt/

insulter

He didn't mean to insult her, but his words came out wrong.

Il n’a pas voulu l’insulter, mais ses paroles sont sorties maladroitement.

Additional translations

léserSens médical.

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Definitions

insultingadjective

Disrespectful or scornful in a way that is intended to offend or demean someone.

His insulting remarks about her work were completely uncalled for.

insultingnoun

The act or practice of insulting; an offensive remark or action.

Constant insulting of the referees can lead to ejection from the game.

insultverb

To speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.

He didn't mean to insult her, but his words came out wrong.

To cause physical or chemical injury to (a body part).

Repeated exposure to loud noise can insult the eardrums.