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| − | An '''insult''' is a [[speech|spoken]] phrase or a physical act that is degrading or offensive to others and which may be done intentionally or accidentally. | + | An '''insult''' is a [[speech|spoken]] or written phrase or a physical act that is degrading or offensive to others and which may be done intentionally or accidentally. |
Insults may range from a single derogatory [[word]] (such as calling someone an "idiot" or even something more [[profanity|profane]]), to complete articles or [[book]]s. | Insults may range from a single derogatory [[word]] (such as calling someone an "idiot" or even something more [[profanity|profane]]), to complete articles or [[book]]s. | ||
| − | Insulting acts may comprise making an offensive [[gesture]], desecrating a holy book or defiling symbols of national identity like the [[flag]]. Accidental insults may result from unfamiliarity with other cultures. | + | Insulting acts may comprise making an offensive [[gesture]], desecrating a holy book or defiling symbols of national identity like the [[flag]]. Accidental insults may result from unfamiliarity with other cultures. |
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| + | ==See also== | ||
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| + | *[[Pejorative]] | ||
[[Category:Language]] | [[Category:Language]] | ||
[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
[[Category:Chivalry]] | [[Category:Chivalry]] | ||
Revision as of 16:22, September 16, 2008
An insult is a spoken or written phrase or a physical act that is degrading or offensive to others and which may be done intentionally or accidentally.
Insults may range from a single derogatory word (such as calling someone an "idiot" or even something more profane), to complete articles or books.
Insulting acts may comprise making an offensive gesture, desecrating a holy book or defiling symbols of national identity like the flag. Accidental insults may result from unfamiliarity with other cultures.