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A precision verbal punch, no fists required and no apology offered.
means A remark or action meant to disrespect, demean, or wound someone's pride.
from From Latin insultare, to leap upon or jump at, blending in- (on) with saltare (to leap) — an insult literally pounces.
Adding injuryInsult to injury was originally a literal medical complaint.
Salty cousinShares saltare roots with somersault, also a leap.
Medical senseDoctors still call bodily trauma an insult.