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insult in Greek

insult in Greek is προσβολή, προσβάλλω — insult means to say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.

insult in Greek

προσβολή
noun
Pronounced: prosvoli
προσβάλλω
verb
Pronounced: prosvallo
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]

What does "insult" mean?

  1. verb To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
    "Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game."
  2. noun A rude remark or action meant to offend someone.
    "Calling the team lazy was an unfair insult, since they had worked all night."
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insult in a sentence

  • Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game.
  • The customer insulted the waiter, who calmly asked him to leave.
  • Calling the team lazy was an unfair insult, since they had worked all night.
  • She ignored the insult and kept walking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "insult" in Greek?
"insult" in Greek is προσβολή, προσβάλλω. insult means: To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
How do you pronounce προσβολή?
"insult" in Greek is προσβολή, pronounced "prosvoli".
How do you use "insult" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game." In Greek, "insult" is προσβολή, προσβάλλω.
Are there other ways to say "insult" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "insult": προσβολή, προσβάλλω.
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