Meaning of INSOLENCE
| Pronunciation: | | 'insuluns
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- [n] an offensive disrespectful impudent act
- [n] the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
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| | Synonyms: | | cheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impertinence, impudence |
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| | See Also: | | discourtesy, discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity, rudeness | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\In"so*lence\, n. [F. insolence, L. insolentia. See
{Insolent}.]
1. The quality of being unusual or novel. [Obs.] --Spenser.
2. The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness
manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of
others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.
Flown with insolence and wine. --Milton.
3. Insolent conduct or treatment; insult.
Loaded with fetters and insolences from the
soldiers. --Fuller.
\In"so*lence\, v. t.
To insult. [Obs.] --Eikon Basilike.
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