insult

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 罵 has 15 strokes and expresses cursing or verbally abusing someone.
• Basic usage: 罵る is read ののしる, and 罵倒 is read ばとう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 罵る and 罵倒
  • 罵る means to curse or to revile.
  • 腹を立てても相手を罵ってはいけない。 means “Even when angry, you must not curse the other person.”
  • 罵倒 means verbal abuse or to berate.
  • 観客を罵倒するような発言に批判が集まった。 means “Remarks berating the audience drew widespread criticism.”