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insult meaning in Sanskrit

निन्दति nindati

/ɪnˈsɒlt/UK/ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult in Sanskrit: निन्दति (nindati), आक्षेपः (ākṣepaḥ), निन्दा (nindā). In English, insult means to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

Sanskrit words for insult

to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (someone)
निन्दति nindati
something that causes offence
आक्षेपः ākṣepaḥ, निन्दा nindā

English meaning of insult

  1. verb To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
  2. verb To assail, assault, or attack; (specifically, military) to carry out an assault, attack, or onset without preparation.
  3. verb To behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (against or over someone).
  4. verb To leap or trample upon.

Full definition of insult

insult in a sentence

  • The way the orchestra performed tonight was an insult to my ears.

Synonyms of insult

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Questions about insult in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of insult in Sanskrit?
Insult in Sanskrit is निन्दति (nindati), आक्षेपः (ākṣepaḥ), निन्दा (nindā).
insult इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Insult: निन्दति (nindati), आक्षेपः (ākṣepaḥ), निन्दा (nindā).
What does insult mean in English?
Insult means to be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).

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