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insulto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contumely noun Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
  • diss verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
  • insult verb To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
  • offense noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
  • slur noun An offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.
  • stinger noun The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.

Senses

insulto is used for these senses in English:

  • contumely Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
  • diss (slang) An insult or put-down; an expression of disrespect.
  • offense The act of offending.
  • slur An insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.
  • stinger Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.

diss — full definition

  1. verb To insult someone or show them disrespect, especially through words.
  2. noun An insult or put-down.

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