belediging — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aspersion noun A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
- contumely noun Rude, scornful language or treatment meant to insult someone.
- injury noun Physical damage or harm done to the body.
- insult verb To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
- outrage noun Strong anger or indignation caused by something shocking or unfair.
Senses
belediging is used for these senses in English:
- aspersion An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
- contumely Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
- injury The violation of a person's reputation, rights, property, or interests.
- outrage An offensive, immoral or indecent act.
aspersion — full definition
- noun A remark that unfairly damages someone's reputation.
- noun The act of sprinkling something, especially holy water.
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