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insult in Russian

insult in Russian is оскорбле́ние, оби́да, оскорбля́ть — insult means to say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.

insult in Russian

оскорбле́ние
noun
Pronounced: oskorbleniye
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
оби́да
noun
Pronounced: obida
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
оскорбля́ть
verb
Pronounced: oskorblyat
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]
оби́деть
verb
Pronounced: obidet
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]
обижа́ть
verb
Pronounced: obizhat
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]
оскорби́ть
verb
Pronounced: oskorbit
(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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What is "insult" in Russian?
"insult" in Russian is оскорбле́ние, оби́да, оскорбля́ть. insult means: To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
How do you pronounce оскорбле́ние?
"insult" in Russian is оскорбле́ние, pronounced "oskorbleniye".
How do you use "insult" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game." In Russian, "insult" is оскорбле́ние, оби́да, оскорбля́ть.
Are there other ways to say "insult" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "insult": оскорбле́ние, оби́да, оскорбля́ть, оби́деть, обижа́ть, оскорби́ть.
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