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Actually, "insult" is a very interesting word. If you stress the first syllable, it means one thing. If you stress the second, it means something different. For example: IN-sult is a noun, referring to a rude comment you make to another person. But inSULT is a verb, and it means to say something rude. So, the first one is what you said, the second is the act of saying it. Here are two sentences: I took it as an insult when he said my writing was only average. (noun, stress on first syllable) Don't insult me! Treat me with respect! (verb, stress on second syllable)

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