- to insult so.´s intelligence
- faire affront a l'intelligence de qqn
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance. Jean-Daniel Katz. 2010.
to insult so.´s intelligence
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insult someone's intelligence — insult someone’s intelligence phrase to treat someone as if they are stupid Don’t insult my intelligence by making ridiculous excuses. Thesaurus: to be cruel or unkind to someonesynonym Main entry: insult … Useful english dictionary
insult someone's intelligence — to treat someone as if they are stupid Don t insult my intelligence by making ridiculous excuses … English dictionary
insult to the intelligence — showing scorn for one s level of intelligence … English contemporary dictionary
insult — in|sult1 [ınˈsʌlt] v [T] [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: insulter, from Latin insultare to jump on, insult , from saltare to jump ] 1.) to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude ▪ Nobody insults my family and gets away … Dictionary of contemporary English
insult — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ bad, grave, great, terrible ▪ one of the worst insults you can throw at somebody ▪ final, ultimate … Collocations dictionary
insult — in|sult1 [ ın,sʌlt ] noun count * an offensive remark: throw/hurl insults at someone: He stormed off the field, hurling insults at the umpire. a. something that seems to show a lack of respect for someone or something: be an insult to: Such low… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
insult */ — I UK [ˈɪnsʌlt] / US [ˈɪnˌsʌlt] noun [countable] Word forms insult : singular insult plural insults a) an offensive remark throw/hurl insults at someone: He stormed off the pitch, hurling insults at the umpire. b) something that seems to show a… … English dictionary
insult — 1 verb (T) to say or do something that is rude and offensive to someone: Nobody insults my family and gets away with it! | I hope Andy won t feel insulted if I turn down his invitation. | insult sb by doing sth: Please don t insult me by offering … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
insult — n. 1) to fling, hurl an insult at 2) to swallow, take an insult 3) to avenge an insult 4) a gratuitous; imaginary; nasty, vicious insult 5) an insult to (an insult to smb. s intelligence) 6) (misc.) a stream of insults; to add insult to injury *… … Combinatory dictionary
intelligence — noun 1 ability to understand ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, great, high ▪ This essay shows considerable intelligence. ▪ acute, quick ▪ a … Collocations dictionary
Insult — For the novel, see The Insult. For the 1932 film, see Insult (film). Homophobic insult ( Dero is gay ) scribbled in the dust in Catania (Italy) … Wikipedia
