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English noun: insolence

1. insolence (attribute) the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties


Synonymscheekiness, crust, freshness, gall, impertinence, impudence


Broader (hypernym)discourtesy, rudeness


Narrower (hyponym)chutzpa, chutzpah, hutzpah

2. insolence (act) an offensive disrespectful impudent act


Broader (hypernym)discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity









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