injuriar
Injuriar is a verb used in Portuguese and Spanish that denotes the act of insulting, affronting, or injuring someone’s honor or dignity. The range of meaning covers everyday disrespect as well as behavior that can be legally interpreted as an offense against a person’s reputation or dignity.
Etymology and forms: The term derives from Latin injuria, meaning injury or offense, and entered the Romance
Usage and nuance: In common language, injuriar refers to uttering words or engaging in conduct that harms
Legal context: In Brazilian Portuguese, injúria (the noun form) is a crime against honor, distinct from calúnia
See also: injúria, injurias, difamação, calúnia, defamation.
Examples: Spanish: El periodista injurió al funcionario durante la rueda de prensa. Portuguese: Ela injuriou o