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belediging — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aspersion noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
  • contumely noun Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
  • 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

  1. noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
  2. noun A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

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