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   insulting

   /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. disrespectful or scornfully abusive: "insulting remarks"

   Derivatives

   • 1. insultingly adverb

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   How do you respond to an insult?

   • The usual responses to an insult, anger and returning the insult, are the weakest ones. We should find something to laugh about. Or better still, ignore the insult. Offence exists not in the insult but in our reaction to it, and our reactions are completely within our control. Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, Capitoline Hill, Rome.

   How to Deal with Insults and Put-Downs, the Stoic Way

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   What happens if a person is insulted?

   • In fact, most insults are intended to hurt another person’s feelings. So if you are called “stupid” or “crazy,” for example, these insults may take a toll on your mental and physical health. If someone is repeatedly insulted, it can cause stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. It may even cause a person to harm themselves or others.

   The Difference Between Defamation and an Insult - Minc Law

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   Is an insult a statement of fact?

   • If the substance is true or conceivably true, the person it came from is known to be fair-minded, and his or her motive is benevolent, then the insult is not an insult so much as a statement of fact, and, moreover, one that could be very helpful to us.

   How to Deal with Insults and Put-Downs, the Stoic Way

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   Are insults bad for You?

   • Insults can cause emotional and physical distress just like defamatory statements. In fact, most insults are intended to hurt another person’s feelings. So if you are called “stupid” or “crazy,” for example, these insults may take a toll on your mental and physical health.

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3. www.psychologytoday.com › gb › blogHow to Deal With Insults and Put-Downs | Psychology Today ...

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   Jun 22, 2024 · 5. Ignoring the insult. Humor, unfortunately, has some of the same downsides as returning the insult: Your reply has to be funny, and it has to be well-timed and well-delivered. Ignoring the ...

4. www.unesco.org › en › countering-hate-speechWhat you need to know about hate speech | UNESCO

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   Jun 12, 2024 · The UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech refers to the working definition as: "any kind of communication in speech, writing or behaviour that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis of who they are, in other words, based on their religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, col...

5. www.psychologytoday.com › ca › blogHow to Deal with Insults and Put-Downs, the Stoic Way

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Anger. How to Deal with Insults and Put-Downs, the Stoic Way. Laugh it off, or better yet, ignore it entirely. Updated June 26, 2024 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina. Key points. The usual responses to an...

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › insultinglyInsultingly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Definitions of insultingly. adverb. in a disrespectful and insulting manner. “he behaves insultingly toward his parents”. adverb. in an unfair and insulting manner. synonyms: foully.

7. www.minclaw.com › difference-defamation-insultCan I Sue Someone for Insulting Me? A Slander Lawyer Explains

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   Jun 24, 2024 · In some cases, you may be able to sue someone for insulting you if their words constitute defamation, harassment, or intentional infliction of emotional distress. Generally, the insults must be much more severe than mere rudeness.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offensivenessOffensiveness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · noun. the quality of being offensive. synonyms: distastefulness, odiousness. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Offensiveness." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/offensiveness. Accessed 04 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. offensiveness.

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   1 day ago · Something that is offensive is rude, insulting and makes people feel hurt and upset. What's difficult about it though is that we don't all find the same things offensive.