insulted

Example Sentences

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Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against the police over its handling of the murder, and insulted the Hampshire Police force.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"Every Hungary deserves a public service media that broadcasts the truth," he told Kossuth radio, explaining he was not after personal revenge, even though he and his family had been insulted "morning, noon and night".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

That’s guidance for the couple, not for guests who feel insulted by a lack of communication and use it as leverage for their resentment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

On one memorable occasion, he even backed me during a job interview process after I accidentally insulted one of his colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Master’s mother was looking at them suspiciously, as if she was sure that Olanna had just insulted her in English.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie