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Insolent vs Defamatory - What's the difference?

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Insolent is a related term of defamatory.


As adjectives the difference between insolent and defamatory

is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while defamatory is damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.

insolent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
  • *
  • *:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
  • Cheeky.

    • Synonyms

    * insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent * rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive * See also * See also

    Related terms

    * insolence * insolency * insolently

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    defamatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * defamation