When a person calls anybody a freak do they understand it is a cruel thing to say?

Answer 1

Some people don't understand how deep words can cut, while others only use words like "freak" jokingly with people they truly know will understand it isn't from spite.

Also, not all words hold the same meaning in insult or praise for people, even when speaking the same language.

Sometimes it's easier to hear an insult from someone close to you cause you know they couldn't ever mean it in a harsh, meaningful way, while for others, it's harder because you couldn't ever imagine them using a word like that with you, someone they supposedly hold close.

But again, some people just don't realize how deep words cut and use them in any fashion because they think it will get their point across, when really, it shows them as being very hostile and not a great communicator. It usually isn't until someone uses that word or something like it towards them they realize how hurtful it is.

NOTE: It's best to let others know where you stand when they just jokingly throw words around that normally have degrading meanings behind them, or best not to use words like such around people you are unfamiliar with and are unsure as to how they would react, that way, situations that are awkward and/or offensive have a better chance at being avoided.