insult
Example Sentences
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As a final insult in this downward spiral, this spring Moreno amazingly told the Orange County Register that for his fan base, winning wasn’t their priority.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Chelsea's poor season contained one final insult when they were beaten at Sunderland on the final day, meaning they have no European football under new manager Xabi Alonso next season.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
So, if you want to get the person to engage, you shouldn’t insult them, communicate that you think they’re an idiot or start yelling.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Yet no one seems ready to mock or insult those with the opposite view.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
‘And you is an insult to the giant peoples!’ shouted the Bloodbottler.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing insult
English Words Derived from French, List 1
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
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