Insulted
/ɪnˈsʌltɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of insult: to speak or act in a manner that offends or disparages another, potentially relevant in defamation or harassment contexts.
The plaintiff claimed he was insulted during the meeting, which contributed to a hostile work environment.
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Commentary
As a past tense verb form, 'insulted' functions primarily in descriptions of conduct; the substantive legal meaning is found under the base term 'insult.'
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