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1in·sult Listen to audio/ɪnˈsʌlt/ verb
in·sults; in·sult·ed; in·sult·ing
[+ obj] : to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)
She felt they had insulted her by repeatedly ignoring her questions. We were greatly insulted by his rudeness. They're understandably insulted when no one asks for their opinion on a matter that affects them so much. You're saying those photos are real? Don't insult my intelligence. [=don't treat me as though I am stupid; don't expect me to believe those photos are real]

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