Korean word

폭언

Pronunciation

Romanizationpogeon

Meaning

  • nounabusive language

Example

그는 화가 나서 친구에게 폭언을 했다.keu neun hwa ga na seo chin gu e ge po geo neul haet tta

He used abusive language toward his friend because he was angry.

Illustration for 폭언 (abusive language)

More examples

회의 중에 상사가 폭언을 했다.hoe ui chung e sang sa ga po geo neul haet tta

During the meeting, the boss used abusive language.

Core concept

Harsh words aimed at a person to wound or insult them.

Common phrases

  • 폭언을 하다po geo neul ha da

    use abusive language

  • 폭언을 듣다po geo neul teut tta

    hear abusive language

  • 폭언을 당하다po geo neul tang ha da

    be subjected to abusive language

Similar words

욕yok: A coarse insult directed at someone to shame or belittle them.
비난pinan: Strongly expressed disapproval of a person, choice, or action.
모욕moyok: A degrading remark that harms someone's sense of honor or worth.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 상처를 주거나 모욕할 목적으로 하는 거친 말이나 발언sang dae e ge sang cheo reul chu geo na mo yo kal mok jjeo geu ro ha neun keo chin ma ri na pa reon

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation combines elements meaning violent or harsh and speech, highlighting language delivered with force.

Usage tips

  • This is stronger than describing someone as merely angry, because it suggests that the words themselves attack or harm the other person.

Other meanings

  • insultnoun

Opposites

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