insulting

Example Sentences

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Then, last month, Gao faced a secretive trial on suspicion of "insulting revolutionary heroes and martyrs" - a charge that could see him jailed for up to three years.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

His posting was especially insulting to conservative Catholics.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Whether or not she’s the second coming of him as an artist, she’s more insightful than he ever was insulting watercolors of kittens on TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The family branded that as "totally unacceptable" and "insulting".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Spassky was angered when he learned that he was not being considered for the match with Fischer, and he used insulting language when referring to Titomirov.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady